A BELIEVING FAITH

A BELIEVING FAITH
FAITH STRONG – PART 1
Vernon Zook November 3, 2024

So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. -1 Peter 1:7 (NLT)

Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. 1 Timothy 4:1 -(NLT)

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. -Hebrews 11:1,6 (NIV)

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs. -John 6:26 (NLT)

1. I need to first believe that the .

You are near, O Lord, and all Your commandments are truth. -Psalm 119:151 (NASB)

2. I believe that God is and is of everything!

For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. -Romans 1:20 (NLT)

In the beginning God… -Genesis 1:1

“But you are my witnesses, O Israel!” says the LORD. “You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God. There is no other God— there never has been, and there never will be.” -Isaiah 43:10 (NLT)

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. -Colossians 1:17 (NIV)

(God) The high and lofty one who lives In eternity, the Holy One…Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish. -Isaiah 57:15; 46:10 (NLT)

For at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords. -1 Timothy 6:15 (NLT)

He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. -Daniel 2:21 (NLT)

Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. The Scriptures train God’s servants to do all kinds of good deeds. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

3. I believe that God can .

I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. -Proverbs 42:2 (NLT)

O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!
-Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT)

Who else has held the oceans in his hand? Who has measured off the heavens with his fingers? -Isaiah 40:12 (NLT)

The ultimate life-changing belief:

I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He died on the Cross, and He came back to life on the third day. I believe that He is at the Right Hand of God the Father, and He lives in and with us today. I believe that Jesus is coming back!