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Faith Matters 

Sunday, September 8

Pastor Terry Fulks

21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. 

Romans 3:21–26 ESV

Three reasons why faith matters. 

1. The Problem 

2. The Secular Solution 

Secular humanism is the belief that mankind/humans is the measure of all things. There is no supernatural entity. Therefore all values, boundaries, or beliefs are set by mankind. It is we who make it up. We determine our fate, our direction, and our way of doing life—in whatever way we determine. Therefore I say solution as singular because  all solutions come from the same resource–that resource is the heart of humans. So this 3 lb. meatball called a brain that is electrified can come up with meaning, purpose, and create our own truth. Yet we can’t tell you with any certainty how the day is going to end. We are a finite broken people who think and do a lot of dumb things. 

3. The Solution 

We need a change of heart. We need a loving attitude, we need to be more selfless, we need empathy, we need an internal solution and that is what the good news of Jesus Christ is all about. God can forgive you, transform you, and guide you throughout your life. 

Connection Prayer:  Lord, I thank you that I can, through you, become a new person. I now, with what faith I have, confess that you Jesus died on the cross for my sins, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day. I take you as my Savior, Lord, and Leader. Please forgive me of my sins and thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to follow you all the days of my life. Amen.  

Next steps for the new believer: 

1. If you prayed the connection prayer with me:
   1. Pick up a new believer pack as you leave.
   2. Read John 3, three times before you go to bed tonight. 
   3. Read the gospel of John all the way through by reading about ten verses a day. 

Next steps for the believer:

1. This week, read Hebrews 11 three times.
2. Pray that God will help you to grow your faith.    
3. What is one characteristic that you would like to grow more in?
4. Review the sermon notes twice this week. 

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