Chapter 22

Having Faith in God

Sections

1. Faith and Hope
   1. What Faith Is
      • Faith involves believing in God
      • We must also trust in God
   2. What to Have Faith For
      • Have faith that God will fulfill what he promises
      • Have faith that God will care for you
      • Have faith that God will do what you ask
   3. The Importance of Faith
      • By faith we stand firm
      • Faith produces obedience to God
      • Faith produces work in service to God
      • Faith is vital to prayer, for God to grant requests
      • If we have faith nothing will be impossible
   4. Hope in God
      • Set your hope on God’s care
      • Set your hope on Jesus Christ’s return and what will follow
      • Hope is vital for faith

2. What Not to Do
   1. Do Not Lack Faith
      • Do not be lacking in faith
      • Do not doubt
   2. Do Not Be Afraid (I): Instructions
      • Do not be afraid – trust in God
      • Do not be afraid – be strong and courageous
   3. Do Not Be Afraid (II): Reasons
      • God is far more powerful than our enemies
      • God is always with his people
      • God helps his people
   4. Do Not Worry
      • Do not worry – trust God with your concerns
      • Do not worry about the cares of this life, for God will provide
   5. Do Not Trust in Other Things
      • Do not trust in other people, but rather trust in God
      • Do not trust in yourself
      • Do not trust in riches

 ➜Major headings in: 22. Having Faith in God (and all of Unit E)

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