Many people may be asking that question in 2022. Why have FAITH? Why BELIEVE?
Why Believe in 2022
Why go to church in 2022
Why Serve in 2022
Why give in 2022
Why worship in 2022
Why am I going to strive to be Christlike?
Why am I going to be Faithful?
These Questions will come in 2022.
Let’s get some Answer this Question . .WHY BELIEVE in 2022.
Hebrews 11:1 ESV, Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.
1. Faith—A persistent believing loyalty in what Jesus has done at the cross.
John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
2. Faith is a firm assurance that endures.
Hebrews 10 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for..."), doesn't shrink back.
Hebrews 6:12 NKJV, “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
Hebrews 10:38 NKJV, “Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.”
Hebrews 6:12 NKJV, “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
3. Faith is more than emotions.
Hebrews 3:14 ESV, For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.
Hebrews 10:23 NKJV, Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
4. Faith invokes ACTION
Real faith is more than what we say, feel, debate, or say we believe.
Real faith is what we do.
Hebrews 11:4, By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice
Hebrews 11:7, By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark
5. Faith: You obey God’s commands
Hebrews 11:8, By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go.
6. FAITH: Trust that God knows what he is doing.
Hebrews 12:1 -2 NKJV, “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
7. Faith Looks to Future Reward
Over and over in Scripture, God promises to reward our faith in eternity.
Hebrews 10:25 ESV, “Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
The writer is worried about them because the community can help encourage them to keep believing.
James 5:8 NCV, “You, too, must be patient. Do not give up hope, because the Lord is coming soon.”
James 1:12, “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” (NCV).
Larry & Janet Neville