5 + Bible Verses That Impact People’s Understanding of Faith
Hello Dear Reader:
The Texas heat let up off the gas for a smidgen and we experienced our first below 80 degree temperatures in over two weeks. The heat turns back up Thursday. It looks like we will witness another lengthy stretch of above 100 degree temperatures in the days ahead.
It’s good weather for staying inside, sipping iced tea, and reading some blogposts (I actually drink coffee, not iced tea).
How has a particular Bible verse or story impacted your understanding of faith?
For Terri, it’s a safe bet that you’ll hear her tell you that John 14:6 had a powerful, life-changing impact on her faith.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6 (NIV)
For me, I recall that Luke 9:23-24 really impacted me profoundly. Fresh out of Church Summer Camp, I’d given my life to Jesus. At the time, this did not seem to thrill my parents, especially not my Daddy.
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.
Luke 9:23-24 (NIV)
I remember wrestling with this passage after my Daddy and I had a heated argument about God. I think I was about twelve years old at the time. Having little to no Bible knowledge, I admittedly did not fully comprehend the words of Jesus.
Gleaned from conversations I’ve had with other people, here are 5 verses known to impact people’s understanding of faith:
For we live by faith, not by sight.
(2 Corinthians 5:7)
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.
(Romans 14:1)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
(Matthew 21:22)
Your turn.
Please share a Bible verse or story that has impacted your understanding of faith in the “Comments” below.
Happy Bible Reading!
Rainer Bantau
The Devotional Guy™
After wearing many different hats throughout his career, Rainer serves as the Senior Operations Manager at OurCalling, Inc., a Dallas-based homeless outreach helping the chronically homeless find a way off the streets and into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Since committing his life to Jesus in 2007, Rainer has had the privilege of teaching and preaching in many different churches in the Dallas area.
One of my foundational verses on faith is 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but rather, of power, of love, and of a sound mind.”
Fear, anxiety, and seeking future outcomes are Satan’s tools to separate us from our faith in God.
Amen. That’s an excellent verse.
Thank you very much for the verses. Just to add that Faith comes with grace and understanding, Matthew 25;37-40 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Last but not least, Faith is life. Romans 8;6 “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Your Friend- His servant,
Isaac Otieno
Founder , ETERNAL FATHERHOOD CENTER
Nairobi -Kenya
Nairobi- Kenya.
Amen. Thanks for reading this post and sharing your thoughts.