Faith Comes From Hearing
Pr Mike Brownhill
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17
Doctrines are important. They are not just theological argument. They are what makes as “wise for Salvation”. Satan is doing everything he can to confuse and befuddle us. Studying the word of God builds our faith. The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the Bible, preserving the doctrinal integrity of the Holy Scriptures. Many people have laid down their lives rather than compromise on the truths taught in the Bible. An intellectual conviction of the truth paves the way to spiritual conviction. When doctrines become vague spiritual lethargy sets in and we can lose our grip on Christ who is the embodiment of all sound doctrine. Just like Daniel in the lion’s den, we must know exactly what we believe if we are to value it above our own lives, for by this comes our eternal life.
But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:14-15