The Importance of Faith
The Importance of Faith4
Begin With God
By A.W. Tozer0PSA 119:105PRO 1:7ISA 55:8JHN 14:6COL 2:3A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of beginning with God to truly understand the purpose and satisfaction in life. He laments the many who miss out on the joy of believing in God's goodness and the importance of seeing everything in its proper context through a relationship with Him. Tozer critiques the overemphasis on intellectual knowledge in Christian circles, advocating for a balance that prioritizes God's wisdom. He asserts that even the newest believer possesses profound truths through their relationship with God, which surpasses mere academic knowledge. Ultimately, Tozer calls for conversion and acceptance of Jesus Christ as the foundation for true understanding and fulfillment.
The Life of Faith Pt2
By Phil Beach Jr.2341:191JN 5:17Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the ongoing spiritual warfare that believers face, highlighting the importance of faith in overcoming the attacks of the wicked one. He draws parallels between the deception of Eve in the Garden of Eden and the modern-day challenges Christians encounter, urging them to recognize the subtle ways in which the enemy seeks to undermine their faith. The preacher stresses that genuine faith must be active and reflected in one's actions, warning against complacency and the dangers of living in contradiction to God's Word. Ultimately, he calls for a deepening of faith, encouraging believers to trust in God's authority and to resist the temptations that lead to spiritual decline.
A Plea for the Serious Consideration of God
By Art Katz0PSA 46:1PSA 46:10LAM 3:27JHN 7:17ROM 3:4Art Katz emphasizes the necessity of understanding God's character in the face of calamity, particularly addressing the Jewish community regarding the Holocaust. He argues that questioning God's moral intelligence or power reveals a deep-seated unbelief and a failure to recognize God's sovereignty. Katz urges believers to be still and acknowledge God, suggesting that true knowledge of Him is essential for spiritual survival and understanding. He warns against the dangers of murmuring against God, as it can lead to spiritual ruin, and calls for a return to a reverent acknowledgment of God's presence in history. Ultimately, he stresses that our eternal destinies hinge on our knowledge of God, which must be rooted in faith and obedience.
What It Costs Not to Be a Christian?
By R.A. Torrey0PSA 119:59ISA 53:6MAT 10:32JHN 3:14JHN 3:36ROM 5:1ROM 10:10TIT 1:21PE 1:8R.A. Torrey emphasizes the grave costs of living without Christ, urging listeners to reflect on the sacrifices made by rejecting faith. He outlines that a Christless life leads to the loss of peace, joy, hope, true manhood and womanhood, God's favor, and ultimately eternal life. Torrey challenges the audience to consider whether they are willing to pay such a high price for a life devoid of Christ, encouraging them to make a decisive choice for faith. He stresses that true Christianity requires a commitment that may involve sacrifices but offers immeasurable rewards in return.