Faith Matters – Now faith in our everyday lives

Now faith plays a vital role in shaping the way we view the world, inspiring hope, and guiding us through life's challenges. By examining how NOW faith influences our perspectives, we can better understand its impact on our daily lives and relationships.

Now faith does not push things off into some future event or to life after death.

Hebrews 11

The Power of Bold Faith

1 Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.

Faith originates from a deep inner trust and openness to the divine, rather than external circumstances or mere intellectual agreement. It often begins as a small seed within us—like the mustard seed Jesus described—and grows as we nurture it through openness, surrender, and transformation. As we move beyond the limitations of the rational mind and cultural conditioning, faith is awakened and strengthened by direct experience and inner awareness of God's presence. Ultimately, now faith flows from an ongoing, living relationship with God, cultivated by listening, openness, and a willingness to be transformed.
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Faith Matters - Introduction - Mis-placed Faith - Part 1
We are going to do a 3-week series on the topic, faith matters. It may not be what you think. This may not be your typical discussion on faith.

"Faith" is primarily a noun, but it is frequently described as a verb in theological and practical contexts, emphasizing active trust rather than just passive belief. As a noun, it refers to belief, trust, or loyalty, while in practice, it is often viewed as a verb representing active trust and action.

Have you ever heard someone ask, what is your faith? I am of the (insert the denomination) faith?

Mis-placed Faith – Faith vs Trust

Faith is the Intellectual belief and conviction in something not yet seen , while trust is the active, application of that faith. Faith believes God can do something / trust is resting in him even when the outcome is delayed. Faith is the foundation, trust is activating an expression of that belief.

Growing up in the church, most of us have been programed into believing into someone else’s idea of what your faith should look like or be like and many never break away from it. People have been forced out of local bodies and denominations due to having a belief contrary to that particular set of statutes and beliefs. The truth is that if you get 5 people from any denomination in a room and find out what they believe, you will probably get some different views. The sad thing is they don’t want to ruffle feathers, so they keep it to themselves in fear of being dis-enfranchised. Why is the church so set in their ways that they don’t encourage folks to explore and search on their own. Serving a set of doctrines and right and wrongs stifles any creativity a person might be led of God to share.
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We often underestimate how similar we are to God. The connection between God and humanity is deeper than many realize, challenging the boundaries we have accepted about ourselves.

God in the Old Testament versus the Father in the New Testament

Last week, we discussed the distinctions between the God portrayed in the Old Testament and the Father revealed in the New Testament. This comparison encourages us to rethink how we view divinity and our relationship with God.

Father has shared his divine nature with us. Are we divine beings?

This perspective suggests that divinity is not something external, but rather an inherent part of our being, bestowed upon us through our connection with God. Our capacity for creativity, compassion, forgiveness, and transformation are expressions of this divine nature. We are encouraged to transcend the limitations imposed by tradition or fear and embrace our potential as beings created in God’s image. Wherever we are right now, there is so much more. Don’t let anything stop us from progressing to the next level of glory which is only found in us.
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