The Calhoun Church of Christ Podcast

Lord, Show Us The Father -5 "Fading Faith"

Has your faith ever faded? Sure it has. Most believers have experienced it. So, what should we do? Begin right away to stop the fading of your faith. How?

Jesus directed us to "have faith in God" - so it's possible for us to live a fully alive Christlike faith (Mark 11:22). It's a choice, a daily choice. Want to learn more?

Listen to these Scriptures on how we can stop faith's fade and learn to hear from God. - a key to building powerful faith.

"Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word about Christ." (Romans 10:17 LEB)

Lord, Show Us The Father -4 "The God Who Is Kind"

What is God really like? Certainly, the Bible can tell us, but so can our observation of the life of Christ. Jesus himself said, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." (John 14:9 NIV)

When Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.", wasn't he reflecting the Father's attitude toward us? (Mattew 11:28-29 NIV)

The Father's kindness - which shines through Jesus' life - shows who he really is the Father full of kindness. 

"But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, ⁵ he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy." (Titus 3:4-5 NIV)

Listen and learn more about "The God Who Is Kind".

Lord, Show Us The Father-3 "Zeal For Your House"

Jesus told his disciples, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." (John 14:9 NIV)

Here's something he showed us about the Father. When Jesus revealed his analysis of the Seven Churches of Asia in Revelation 2:1 - 3:22, the church at Laodicea got an 'F' on their report card. They were the church that sickened Jesus - "So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth.... Therefore be zealous and repent." (Revelation 3:16,19 NASB)

Sadly, lukewarm churches filled with lukewarm Christians still exist. But zeal has always been part of God's nature. When the disciples watched Jesus clear the temple of money changers and marketers, it reminded them of what King Daivd had written - "Zeal for your house will consume me." (John 2:17 NIV)

Since Jesus shows us the Father, then we see in him the Father's zeal for his house, for his people, for his church.

Listen and learn how important zeal is to a satisfying Christian walk.

 

 

 

"Lord, show us the Father" -2

When Phillip asked Jesus to, "Show us the Father", he replied, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father". (John 14:8-9)

Anyone who has a deep need to truly know God can explore his amazing, supernatural being by spending time learning to know his Son, Jesus.

Jesus is "the image of the invisible God" and "the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being". (Colossians 1:15 & Hebrews 1:3 NIV)

Listen and get on the path to experiencing God.

"Lord, show us the Father"

What's God really like? Jesus said that real eternal life is, "that they may know you, the only true God..." (John 17:3)

Knowing God isn't just an occasional experience but a way of life, eternal life. Jesus' disciples wanted to experience God, so Phillip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father..." (John 14:8).

Jesus replied, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." (John 14:9 NIV)

Did you know that you can see the Father by watching Jesus? Listen and learn how Jesus shows us the true nature of God.

  

Your Eternal Inheritance: "Covenant"

Many believers struggle with doubts about their eternal salvation. That's why the Apostle John said, "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." (1st John 5:13 NIV)

The words of God will strengthen your faith and keep it active and alive. When you study the word, you soon realize that one of the most powerful guarantees of your faith is your covenant with God.

So, what is covenant in the Bible? It's a set of sworn promises written down and sealed with blood. Listen and learn about blood covenant and what a solid covenant we have with God as His adopted children. 

Where Is Your Faith? -9 "The Way"

When Jesus told his disciples that he had to leave them, they struggled to understand. He reassured them that they'd join him later, and that they already knew the way to where he was going.

Puzzled, Thomas said “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” (John 14:5 NIV)

That's when Jesus made that well known statement, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 NIV)

Jesus' disciples were intensely interested in going where he was going, and in seeing the Father for themselves.

Jesus assured them that he IS the way right into the heart of God. Listen and find out how every disciple can "Come near to God and he will come near to you". (James 4:7 NIV)

Where Is Your Faith? -8 "Confidence In His Presence"

Have you ever heard the story of Abigail? She was a master mediator. And so was Moses. The Bible tells often of wonderful mediators who saved people - sometimes whole nations - from judgment.

Jesus was the Master at being a mediator, intercessor, and advocate.

Listen and hear how he can give you confidence in God's holy presence.

Where Is Your Faith? -7 "Our Man In Heaven"-2

The whole Bible reminds us that we're a needy people. Because of sin, mankind is incomplete and needy without God's Presence.

But the Bible also reveals help and hope. Jesus the Messiah became our Great High Priest to give us access to the holy realm where God lives. We can actually interact with God Himself on a personal level.

Because of our High Priest, we "have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus... let us draw near to God with a sincere heart with the full assurance that faith brings...". (Hebrews 10:19-22 NIV)

The way to God's presence is open. Listen and learn more about this amazing truth.

Where Is Your Faith? -6 "Our Man In Heaven"

According to the latest statistics, about 8 billion people now live on Planet Earth. How many of those are living whole-heartedly for God? How many are eagerly looking for God's will? How many care nothing for God or His will? How many have sinned, have committed terribly evil acts this past week?

With billions of sins surging through the earth, how can we possibly coexist with God's supernatural holiness?

"God made him (Christ) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." (2nd Corinthians 5:21 NIV)

God took action. He opened a freeway right into His Presence, even for those who've sinned terribly and don't deserve any mercy.

Listen and find out more.