Faith

The Holy Spirit IV: Faith Ephesians 2:8-9

Review and Introduction:

I. The Bible Teaches Salvation by Faith Alone…Genesis 15:6; John 3:36; Acts 16:31 A. Faith's first principle is “Faith is in a Person…” 1 Corinthians 3:11 B. Nothing is more vital than faith… Romans 5:1; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 10:38—11:1

C. Faith unites us to Christ… Observations:

II. The Origin or Source of Faith… A. Faith Comes From God, It is His gift…

Illustration:

B. It is “Breathed into us by the Holy Spirit…” C. This Truth is very important… Ephesians 2:8-9 cf. 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

III. The Way in Which Faith Comes… A. We are not mystics… B. God uses means… 1. People 2. Circumstances 3. Family, 2 Timothy 1:5 C. The Primary Means, which the Holy Spirit uses… 1. The Word of God and Preaching…

Observations: a. Acts 16:14 b. Romans 10:14-15 c. 1 Thessalonians 1:5 d. 1 Peter 1:10-12 e. The Continuing work of the Holy Spirit using the Word to confirm and grow faith…Philippians 1:6

Lessons:

2. The Sacraments… a. As Sign… b. As Seal…

Two Final Observations / Applications