1. Show me your faith apart from your works -- http://www.alanknox.net/2012/05/show-me-your-faith-apart-from-your-works/
- “The English term “faith” carries a range of meanings from trust and confidence to adherence to a set of religious principles. But, in Scripture, faith tends toward the former meaning: a strong trust or confidence in someone. In particular, faith is concerned with trusting or having confidence in God.”
- “In verb form, translators often use the English term “believe.” Today, the term “believe” is often used to indicate a mental assent or agreement.”
- “Those who are saved trust God, and those who trust God are saved. Similarly, those who trust God will demonstrate that trust by their actions, their works.”
2. That God kind of love -- http://www.alanknox.net/2012/05/that-god-kind-of-love/
- “the Samaritan’s love was not simply an emotional response, but instead it resulted in action that benefited the other individual. Jesus is saying that this is the kind of love that we should have for anyone that we meet: a love that goes beyond differences and cultural standards and generously gives and serves for the benefit of the other, that is, for the one who should be hated.”
3. Trust and love… now what? Fellowship and discipleship… -- http://www.alanknox.net/2012/06/trust-and-love-now-what/
- “Trusting God results in loving God and loving others. When we love God and love others, that love will be demonstrated in our lives. How is it demonstrated? In Scripture, two terms are used as umbrella terms to describe the “now what”: fellowship and discipleship. Not only are these two a direct response to trusting God and love, they are also related to one another.”
Good stuff! 
No comments:
Post a Comment