Trillia Newbell discusses the importance of abiding faith and distinguishes between saving faith and enduring faith. She emphasizes the need to trust, pray, obey, and rest in Jesus. The podcast explores the definition of faith and the importance of studying the lives of those in the Hall of Fame of Faith. Faith is required to believe in the truth and reliability of the Bible and maintain a relationship with Jesus.
Setting our eyes on the object of our faith is essential for endurance.
Abiding in Jesus means walking with Him, trusting Him, praying to Him, obeying Him, and resting in Him.
Deep dives
The Basis of Our Faith: Walking by Faith and Not by Sight
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. It is the foundation of our entire Christian walk and key to finishing our race. Our faith is tested and can falter, but understanding the basis of our faith and setting our eyes on the object of our faith is essential for endurance. Every day, we operate by faith, whether we realize it or not. We must trust in God's promises and believe that what He says is true, even in the face of tragedy and uncertainty. Faith is not abstract or fluffy, but grounded in assurance, confidence, and substance in the Lord and His Word.
Abiding in Faith: Trusting and Pursuing a Deep Relationship with God
To abide in faith is to stay close in relationship with the Lord, pursuing, obeying, and leaning on Him. Just as branches can bear fruit only when connected to the vine, we must abide in Jesus to be fruitful. Abiding means walking with Him, trusting Him, praying to Him, obeying Him, and resting in Him. It is in this abiding relationship that we find the outward response to our faith. We are tempted to neglect this relationship due to the cares of the world and our own circumstances, but our temptation to neglect stems ultimately from unbelief. We need faith to abide faithfully, believing that God hears our cries and trusting in Him for everything, big or small.
Enoch: Drawing Near to God in Faith
The story of Enoch highlights the importance of believing in God's existence and drawing near to Him. Enoch pleased God by walking with Him in a deep and abiding relationship. To emulate Enoch's faith, we must believe that God exists and draw near to Him through prayer, reading His Word, and resting in Him. This requires faith to believe that God hears us, His Word is true and trustworthy, and resting in Him is the way to salvation. By taking God at His Word and directing our lives accordingly, we can have a faith that proclaims Jesus as Lord and draws others to Him.
“Setting our eyes on the object of our faith is the only way we will endure.” — Trillia Newbell
At TGCW22, Trillia Newbell emphasizes the importance of abiding faith in the life of a Christian. Faith is the foundation of the Christian life, and it is through faith that we can walk with Christ and obey him. Newbell distinguishes between saving faith (saved by grace through faith) and enduring faith (remaining in Christ), and encourages us to abide in Jesus by trusting, praying, obeying, and resting in him.
Newbell also discusses the definition of faith and the importance of studying the lives of those in the Hall of Fame of Faith, as detailed in Hebrews 11. Ultimately, faith is required to believe in the truth and reliability of the Bible, trust in God's salvation through faith, and maintain a relationship with Jesus.
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