Continue in the Faith

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Continue in the faith. If ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel. Colossians one twenty three In our text, the faith insists on a particular body of doctrine that defines the Christian life. For instance, as Paul and Barnabas were returning from their initial missionary effort, they went back to each area, confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith.

There are nearly 50 occurrences in the New Testament where the faith is used in this way. These references always speak of obedience to specific teachings that embrace the core of the godly lifestyle that represents holiness and the divine nature. Thus one who is grounded and settled in the faith will be both knowledgeable and stable in his Christian testimony and ministry. It is necessary, of course, to build on the foundation of the Lord Jesus, but only the gold, silver, precious stones have any lasting value. hence the requirement in Jude It was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Furthermore, those who continue in the faith will not be moved away from the hope of the gospel. That hope acts as an anchor of the soul and is the drive that motivates us to maintain a pure lifestyle. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians fifteen fifty eight. Uh If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

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