I'm not sure if you have time to even read these responces, but I did have a question.
I think I do understand what you are saying, but....does this mean that our faith does not grow, as we mature in our Christian walk? Or is this just us gaining knowladge?
Kat, the challenge with these short videos is that I can't address all the variables. You are right, we do (as the Apostle Peter said) "grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." That would mean that our faith "grows" as we understand more and more about how much we can rely on Christ.
The point of the video is to counteract the idea that the reason things don't happen in our lives is that "we don't have enough faith." My point is that we live by the faith of Another, Jesus Christ, (Galatians 2:20) and simply need to depend on Him.
Many people see faith as a commodity that we spend with God to get what we want. In reality, Faith is personified in Christ and our need is to grow in the knowledge of Him. Authentic faith is seeing "what is" by viewing life through our Father's love. As we do, we will see our faith becoming stronger and stronger. I hope this makes sense. Thanks for your insightful comment.
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Books To Help You In Your Grace Walk
Eight weekly studies divided into daily studies for personal or group use. There is also a DVD series to go with this workbook.
A Great Book For Teaching Children The Grace Walk
Lori Zenker, wife of Grace Walk Canada Director, Mike Zenker has written a great book for children to go along with the Grace Walk Experience.
Popular Audio/Video Materials The Grace Walk Conference
This is the foundational message I teach.
How the grace walk applies to practical areas of life.
A grace-based way to know God's will.
How to get past terrible hurts in your life.
Finding victory by changing how you think.
How to defeat the enemy when attacked.
Overcoming depression, anger, guilt and fear
How to integrate your faith and career
A study on legalism from the book of Galatians.
How to fulfill your potential through grace.
God's Grace In The Old Testament
A series of audio teachings with 4 half hour sessions on each book of the Old Testament.
Great Books Written By Good Friends
The following are books I sell because I believe in them!
Grace Walk Recovery Ministry Director, Mike and Julia Quarles have written the best book on addiction I have seen.
My good friend, Paul Anderson-Walsh has written a great book that shows how religion can stunt your spiritual growth.
Paul Anderson-Walsh's first in a trilogy he is writing.
The second in the Paul Anderson-Walsh trilogy...my favorite.
The best book on listening I have ever read.
Grace Walk Spanish Resources
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I'm not sure if you have time to even read these responces, but I did have a question.
ReplyDeleteI think I do understand what you are saying, but....does this mean that our faith does not grow, as we mature in our Christian walk? Or is this just us gaining knowladge?
Kat, the challenge with these short videos is that I can't address all the variables. You are right, we do (as the Apostle Peter said) "grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." That would mean that our faith "grows" as we understand more and more about how much we can rely on Christ.
ReplyDeleteThe point of the video is to counteract the idea that the reason things don't happen in our lives is that "we don't have enough faith." My point is that we live by the faith of Another, Jesus Christ, (Galatians 2:20) and simply need to depend on Him.
Many people see faith as a commodity that we spend with God to get what we want. In reality, Faith is personified in Christ and our need is to grow in the knowledge of Him. Authentic faith is seeing "what is" by viewing life through our Father's love. As we do, we will see our faith becoming stronger and stronger. I hope this makes sense. Thanks for your insightful comment.