Faith In God

[Ritajanice]

Discuss anything on the incredible gift of faith from God.

Or post scripture.

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. Hebrews 6:11 (NIV)

The gift of assurance is confident faith in Jesus Christ that is characterized by freedom and joy. It is faith that is fully grown. The Bible is clear that there are different degrees of faith.

Abraham was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God (Rom. 4:20). It is possible for your faith to be strengthened.

“You of little faith… why did you doubt?” (Mat. 14:31). Jesus did not say that Peter had no faith, but that his faith was small.

“I tell you the truth. I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith” (Mat. 8:10). Many in Israel had faith, but Jesus said that this man had more.

Jesus asked the disciples, “Where is your faith?” (Luke 8:25), making it clear that it is possible to have faith and not use it.

1 Corinthians 12:7-11​

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills

 

[Ritajanice]

What is a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)?​

ANSWER

In the English Standard Version of the Bible, Romans 12:3 says, “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.” The New American Standard Bible, King James Version, and Holman Christian Standard Bible also contain “measure of faith,” while “measure of faith” is presented as “the faith God has distributed to each of you” in the New International Version and “the faith God has given us” in the New Living Translation.

Right away, two facts are apparent about the “measure of faith”: first, it is the standard by which we correctly appraise ourselves, and, second, it is meted out by God. Because each believer receives his measure of faith by God’s allotment, we are prevented from thinking of ourselves “more highly” than we ought.

Looking at the broader context of Romans 12:3, we notice there is something else given by God. The grace of God is mentioned as a gift to Paul in the same verse, and that same grace is mentioned as a gift to all believers in verse 6: “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” So, immediately following his discussion of the measure of faith, Paul speaks of the gifts of the Spirit: prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, and showing mercy.

Recognizing that our measure of faith comes from God prevents pride and encourages “sober judgment.” Each of us should recognize the limits of his or her own gifts. At the same time, we must acknowledge the gifts that others possess and that each believer is divinely placed into Christ as a vital and functioning part of His spiritual Body (Romans 12:4–8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:27). No member should consider himself or herself as superior to any other but should instead recognize that God has placed us just where He wants us with the gifts He has chosen for us (1 Corinthians 12:11).

God has given to each a “measure of faith” to use for Him. This “faith” is the gift from which all the other gifts flow. Faith is the first gift we receive (for justification), and faith is the gift that brings the other gifts of the Spirit into our lives. When a person is born again, God gives him gifts as a new member of the family of God. We receive the gifts according to the measure that God has given us, and we exercise the gifts according to the same measure of faith.

“To each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it” (Ephesians 4:7). God deals to everyone his portion. Not everyone receives all the gifts, nor is the same gift given to everyone in the same measure. Our sovereign God distributes each gracious gift according to the measure of faith that He has bestowed on us

 

[Ritajanice]

As I am Born Of The Spirit..a Living Holy Spirit.

I seek to know more of God from within my heart/ spirit, as that is where he be.

Craving constant spirit food from the Holy Spirit who indwells my spirit.

Teach me your ways oh Lord, let my heart know how to treat others in your Love Lord....and not to condemn those who have been taken captive by the enemy.

Draw them to you Lord through me or others, use us for your Glory Father God ,as we are but Holy vessels in your name..you have clothed us in the righteousness of Christ, let your will always be done through us Lord.

In Jesus Name...Amen!

 

[Ritajanice]

8This is what the LORD says:

“As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes,

and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’

so I will act on behalf of My servants;

I will not destroy them all.

9And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob,

and heirs from Judah;

My elect will possess My mountains,c

and My servants will dwell there.

10Sharon will become a pasture for flocks,

and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds,

for My people who seek Me

 

[quietthinker]

Faith for me amounts to a calm quiet confidence that I am loved....and that beyond what I can understand.
So I ask about 'beyond what I can understand' and this is what I've come up with.....
God basically loves assholes because that is the definition of a sinner (one who violates love and justifies its violation) How God loves sinners is beyond me. I do a head trip about loving sinners and kid myself that I do when things are smooth sailing so to speak but I have found the reality different when I'm up against the wall.....so the contrast, the gulf between what comes naturally for me and what comes naturally for God is immense.....and I am in awe

 

[Rita]

@Ritajanice - any Reason why you put this in the members help forum, was wondering if it needs to be in a different one x

 

[Ritajanice]

@Ritajanice - any Reason why you put this in the members help forum, was wondering if it needs to be in a different one x

Sorry Rita, I was completely unaware of that.,

Could you please put it in the right forum ,x thank you.

 

[Rita]

Sorry Rita, I was completely unaware of that.,

Could you please put it in the right forum ,x

Yes sure, which forum would you like it in ?

 

[Ritajanice]

Christian spiritually forum please, thank you,x

 

[Ritajanice]

Thank you Rita..

 

[Rita]

Thank you Rita..

Your welcome xxx