THE LIVING FAITH

You live this new life in Christ, it is expected that you are not to struggle to live but to trust in the perfect and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary.

 Reverend G. S. Adeyemo

This message was preached at Christ Baptist Church, Alimosho Lagos during the 2020 Youth Sunday of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
INTRODUCTION

A believer in Christ is given the power to live eternal and abundant life here on earth and beyond. This is a life that is both progressive and productive. No matter what may be the trials and temptations encountered as you live this new life in Christ, it is expected that you are not to struggle to live but to trust in the perfect and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary.  The Bible says, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3: 36 in other words, every child of God has the capacity to live a life devoid of corruption and death. The topic the Lord is leading us to share together today is 'The Living Faith'. The text is taken from the book of Hebrews chapter 10: verses 35 through 39.

EXPLANATION

Let us first consider the key word here which is faith. It is the Greek word 'pistis' meaning persuasion, or moral conviction. It is a profession of one's faith confidence and persuasion on the truthfulness of the power in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  

Our faith will be tested and tried, but the truth remains that we can prevail and fulfill divine purpose for our life if we live by the faith in Jesus.

Prosperity Christianity is one side of the end time challenges, 'BOKO HARAM' and religious persecution is another side for the reason for which many young people are giving up on their faith in Christ. 

In the midst of all of these, there is a calling on us to have a Living Faith in Christ, a faith that speaks.  The faith of Enoch is till speaking, can you grow your faith in Christ to speak even after you are no more?

If your faith will be a living faith and a faith that speaks all through many generations you need to: 

1. Accept the sacrifice of Jesus as absolute (10:20- 23): There are all kinds of teachings today on salvation. It does not matter what people and religion say, Christ is the only High Priest through whom the sacrifice for our salvation was made and sealed. In John 14:6 

2. Live daily in the Purpose of God (Hebrews10:7, 36; 11:5,8): It is not just enough to know the purpose of God for your life, you must give all it takes to achieve it.

3. Understand the timing of God (Hebrews 10:37): If your faith will be a living faith that speaks you need to understand the timing of God for your life. 

CONCLUSION

Our God is a God of time and season. Enoch did not missed that great opportunity of walking with God, Joseph did not say, I am a little boy, he stood for righteousness and holy living and Esther got to the throne just at the appointed time.