Instructions for Life in the Church 2

 

Holy Spirit-given “faith perspectives” that are necessary in order to carry out these commands:

1. A belief that God will someday bring perfect justice to all evil. (Ecc. 12:14, Deut. 32:43, Matt. 12:36, Matt. 16:27, 2 Thess. 1:6)

2. A view that God is working in every situation – even our suffering. (Phil. 1:12-14, 2 Cor. 12:7, Acts 4:27-28, Rom. 11:11, Acts 8:1-4)

3. A belief in an absolute sovereign God. (Rom. 8:28, Eph. 1:11)

4. A hatred of sin, and desire to be like Christ. (Rom. 5:3-4, James 1:2-3)

5. A trust that suffering for Christ has eternal reward. (2 Cor. 4:17, Luke 6:23)

6. A deep love for Christ and the mercy we have been shown. (Acts 5:41)

7. A deep love for those for whom Christ died – His Church. (Col. 1:24)

8. God’s own glory is His highest pursuit. And our greatest good comes when He is most glorified.