Simple Faith

Photo taken accompanying my friend on a dog walk, lovely Feb morning in Dorset

I came across this lovely summary of faith, and the great question as to why many resist the offering of Jesus who is God Himself. Some truths you know in your heart and have a grasp of the understanding, and yet it cannot be put into words (well, I  know this to be my experience anyway!) So I thank God for the gifts of expression and teaching that He has given to others. Charles Spurgeon is one such person, who also has the title of 'Prince of Preachers.' It is no wonder......

Real, practical trust in the Living God, easy as it seems to be, is a virtue which was never practised by an unrenewed heart. The glorious atonement made by the incarnate Son of God is worthy of the reliance of all mankind. 

One would have imagined that every sinner would have washed at once in this cleansing fountain, and without hestitation would have believed in the divine Redeemer: but it is not so. Men will not come unto Christ that they may have life. They would rather trust in anything than in the sacrifice of Jesus. 

Until the Holy Ghost works a miracle upon a man, he will not confide in the great sacrifice which God has provided and accepted for the putting away of guilt. Hence it is that this simple, common-place matter of faith, yet becomes the distinguishing mark of the chosen of the Lord. No other token is so infallible:

            'He that believes on Him has everlasting life.'

According to Promise by C.H. Spurgeon  pgs 38-39

........which leads nicely onto this weeks bible study!

STUDY: GOD’S PLAN FOR SALVATION
PART 2: FAITH

This is the second of a series looking at what the bible says about God’s plan for our salvation.

This study considers why faith is God's chosen way for us to believe, receive and follow Him, and how faith itself reveals something of our character. 

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK

Why faith?

The promise

Matthew 5:5

What is Gods' plan?

1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Titus 1:2

What is the root problem of pride?
Psalm 10:4, Romans 1:21, John 12:43

How does God see pride?
1 Samuel 16:7, Luke 16:15b

What does God say to the proud heart?
Obadiah 1:3, Psalm 14:1

What is Gods' way for us to overcome pride?
Matthew 18:3, Luke 14:11

What is Gods opportunity for us all?
Acts 17:26-28, Jeremiah 17:10, Psalm 154:18

What is Gods' call and promise?
Isaiah 55:6-9

Why has God chosen for us to need faith in Him?
Isaiah 55:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 1 Corinthians 2:5, Ephesians 2:8

How do we respond by using faith in Christ?
Romans 10:9

What pleases God?
Hebrews 11:6

What can prevent people from knowing God?
1 Corinthians 1:21

What way has God chosen for people to come to faith in Christ?
1 Corinthians 1:21, Romans 10:17, Romans 10:13, 1 Corinthians:1:18

A Glorious truth
1 Peter 1:18-20, Titus 3:4-7

The call to come to God through faith in Christ and have life everlasting
Isaiah 45:22, John17:3, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 33:3, James 4:7-10

Last words on pride
1 Corinthians 1:27, Jeremiah 9:24

There is a printable personal study version available (PDF), which you are welcome to use for your own use, or as part of a group. I pray you will be blessed.

Watching and waiting
Ruth x