Jesus: Pictures of Faith and Salvation

Sunday, December 7, 2008
Message by:  Pastor Ken Harvey
Bible Ref.: Hebrews 11:1, Luke 7:1-17

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."  Two words describe faith: sure and certain. These two qualities need a secure beginning and ending point. The beginning point of faith is believing in God's character-he is who he says. The end point is believing in God's promises-he will do what he says. When we believe that God will fulfill his promises even though we don't see those promises materializing yet, we demonstrate true faith.

The story of the widow's son illustrates salvation. The whole world was dead in sin, just as the widow's son was dead. But God had compassion on us, and he sent Jesus to raise us to life with him. Accept God's gift of life, praise God for it, and use your life to do his will.