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What is the nature of faith?

September 6, 2022 by Krisan Marotta

Some see faith as a settled issue, something we no longer have to think about once we pray the sinners prayer. Others see faith as a journey with trials and troubles along the way. The goal is to grow and persevere. Which approach we take influences how we interpret the Bible. (I take the second approach.)

Filed Under: What is Tagged With: Corinthians, faith, preunderstanding

faith, pistis

March 8, 2022 by Krisan Marotta

Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for faith, pistis.

Filed Under: Passages, Word Study - Greek Tagged With: faith, word study

01 Habakkuk Introduction

February 16, 2022 by Krisan Marotta

The Old Testament book of Habakkuk speaks to two of the most fundamental questions of the Christian faith: 1) How long will God let His people suffer? and 2) Why should we keep believing Him if we’re not spared the tragedies of life?

Filed Under: Habakkuk, Introductions Tagged With: exile, faith, Habakkuk

03 What is saving faith and why is it so important?

July 4, 2018 by Krisan Marotta

Saving faith is the permanent, ongoing trust in God that one day He will free me completely from all the consequences and effects of sin because of the blood of Jesus Christ. Saving faith itself is a gift from God and it involves 4 things.

Filed Under: What is, What is the Gospel Tagged With: faith, what is the gospel

08 Philippians 3:1-11 Count it all loss

November 1, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

With chapter 3 of Philippians, Paul begins a new but related topic. While his major concern is still that the Philippians sincerely embrace the gospel and so find eternal life, he now warns them against the false teaching of the Judaizers. While warning against legalism, Paul explains his view of his own “accomplishments” under the law.

Filed Under: Passages, Philippians Tagged With: faith, law, Philippians

07 Philippians 2:14-30 Not running in vain

October 25, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

Paul concludes this first section of the body of the letter by again encouraging them to persevere in the faith and telling them of 3 ways he hopes to communicate with them.

Filed Under: Passages, Philippians Tagged With: faith, persevere, Philippians

03 Jeremiah 2:1-13 Why is God so difficult to believe in?

September 28, 2016 by Krisan Marotta

Why is God so difficult to believe in? We want control. We explain away His gifts and provision. We want a predictable god who doesn’t surprise us. The God of Scripture is complicated and does not answer all our questions. We are afraid the hope of the gospel is too good to be true. The truth is that God is really not hard to believe in. The problem is that it is our hearts that are fickle.

Filed Under: Jeremiah, Passages Tagged With: faith, hope, Jeremiah

James 5: Spiritually weak or physically ill?

April 29, 2015 by Krisan Marotta

The Prayer of Faith

James 5:12-20 is one of the most controversial passages in the book. Are we praying for one who is physically ill or one whose faith is weak?

Filed Under: James, Passages Tagged With: faith, James, trials, weak

Agreeing with Young Atheists

June 14, 2013 by Krisan Marotta

When Larry Alex Taunton of Fixed Point Foundation explored why many American college students are atheists, a “composite sketch” emerged — which I found I agreed with.

Filed Under: Ministry, Ministry Philosophy Tagged With: atheists, church, faith

Parable of the Talents

November 15, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

The Parable of the Talents is the last of three parables Jesus tells during a private discussion with the disciples about the end of the age. The parables focus on two themes: stay alert and persevere.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: end times, faith, Parables, talents, wisdom

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