“For we walk by faith, not by sight -” 2 Corinthians 5:7

“For we walk by faith, not by sight -” 2 Corinthians 5:7

Defining Moments In A Life of FaithDefining Moments In A Life of Faith

The Moment of Conviction

Hebrews 11:6, 1

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”

Hebrews 11:6

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

The conviction of faith sees the

invisible, believes the incredible, and

receives the impossible.

Conviction Leads to

ConversionLuke 15:17; Acts 2:37;


The Moment of Commitment

Luke 9:57-62

Luke 9:57-62 Teaches...Luke 9:57-62 Teaches... sacrifice no excuses no turning back

“But my righteous one shall live by faith; and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” Hebrews 10:38-39


The Moment of Challenge

James 1:2-4, 12

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4

“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12

endurance completeness

approval a crown


The Moment of Conflict

2 Timothy 3:12

“And indeed, all who desire to live godly

in Christ Jesus will be

persecuted.”

those outside

“And in a similar way these are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy; and they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away.”

Mark 4:16-17

those outside

false teachers

“But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will

lead to further ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene.

Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

men who have gone astray from the truth saying that

the resurrection has already taken place, and

thus they upset the faith of some.” 2 Timothy 2:16-18

those outside

false teachers

brethren

“But if you bite and devour one another, take

care lest you be consumed by one another. But I say,

walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the

desire of the flesh.” Galatians 5:15-16

“Labour mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names

whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division

become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for

one lamb to worry another, this is unnatural and monstrous.”

(Thomas Brooks)

“Labour mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names

whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division

become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for

one lamb to worry another, this is unnatural and monstrous.”

(Thomas Brooks)


The Moment of Calm

Philippians 4:4-7

Abraham, in 175 years, had defining moments of...

Abraham, in 175 years, had defining moments of...

conviction commitment challenge conflict and calm

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let

your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord

is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with

thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,

which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds

in Christ Jesus.

Phil. 4:4-7 illustrates “calm” in...Phil. 4:4-7 illustrates “calm” in...

rejoicing rejoicing

gentleness gentleness

prayer prayer

and peace and peace

It is the day by day attitude and action that makes or breaks us, not the mountaintop experience.

Have you faced your own defining moments?

of Conviction - from the gospel

of Commitment - stepping outof Challenge - growing from experienceof Conflict - standing firm

in Calm - the “result” of obedience

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“For we walk by faith, not by sight -” 2 Corinthians 5:7