Lesson 26 August 4, 2002

Faith then must always have a valid object

Three things a valid object of faith must be or have:

(1) It must be ABLE and FREE to save and provide for the one believing:

Heb. 7:25; James 4:12; James 1:21

(2) (2) It must be AVAILABLE to save and provide for the one believing:

Acts 17:26-27; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; 9:24; 13:5-6;

(3) (3) It must be WILLING to save and to provide for the one believing:

John 3:16; Heb. 10:9-10; Phil. 2:6-8; 1 Tim. 2:4; 2 Pet. 3:9; Luke 19:10

Faith, like the human mind, does not operate in a vacuum.

For faith to be effective, it must consistently have a valid object which includes the right content.

The Holy Spirit never contradicts the Word which He Himself inspired.

Conclusions:

Faith is personal with each individual

Biblical faith is not irrational, it is never blind faith