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True Faith
On several occasions, I have come into contact with someone who believes that they are a “good person” and that the good works they do will “earn” their way into heaven. Certainly, their intentions are sincere. But what we think is the path to heaven and what God has determined may be two different things.…
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The Beginning of Faith
But faith first starts by hearing the message. Somehow, somewhere, and probably through someone else, we hear the message that Jesus Christ died for our sins. This author first heard the message from an audiotape from a pastor that a co-worker was playing. Later on in ministry, this author also shared the message with about…
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What is Faith?
Having faith in Jesus Christ is the crux of Christianity. It is the focal point for anyone having a relationship with God. It takes a certain level of faith for us to trust in a close relative or someone we love. These are people that we can see with our own eyes. However, we cannot…
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Faith is the Foundation for Forgiveness
Do we really believe in Jesus Christ? Is He just a person who lived about 2000 years ago? Is He really God? Did He really die on the cross for our sins? Our faith in Christ determines our ability to ask Him for forgiveness of sins. If we are lacking in our faith in Him,…
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Evidence of Faith
The Council of Nicea was organized in 325 A.D. by the Roman Emperor Constantine, who was a Christian. The Council was arguably the best collection of ministers in the known world (Europe, Asia, and Africa) at that time. The comprehensive list of ministers included Christian ministers from these groups of people: Syrians, Cilicians, Phoenicians, Arabians,…