As I continue in the sermon series on 1 John, I will be preaching on 1 John 5:1-6 on Sunday, May 17. While the apostle John has been writing so much about love, and continues to do so, he also brings in the importance of faith.
John wrote: "This is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" vs. 4-5.
Our faith conquering the world? To understand this statement, we must realize that for John the "world" means all that is hostile to God. Faith in Christ conquers all of these forces because of Jesus' victory over the grave. The early Christians would know of persecution. Even today, we know how much the church has become marginalized.
What John is indicating is that this faith of ours is not general nor nebulous. It centers on the fact of knowing that Jesus is the Son of God. That makes all the difference. No earthly power can overcome Jesus' reign and rule today. We as believers can live in the ultimate power of our faith.
Do you feel the power of your faith in your life? Do you feel like you could take on the world with what you believe?
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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