Empty! #4 (AG) - When Seeing is Believing

WHEN SEEING IS BELIEVING

John 20:24-31

 

In order to have faith in Christ you must:

1.  Recognize the focal point of saving faith (v 29)

  • Jesus Christ is the foundation of our faith
  • Jesus Christ is the firstborn over all creation (Colossians 1:15-20)
  • Jesus Christ is the firstfruit from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)
  • Application - Where do we place our faith?

 

2.  Embrace the attitude of saving faith (v 28)

  • He must be your Lord
  • He must be your God

 

3.  Overcome the interference to saving faith (vv 24-25)

  • He forgot his calling and confession (v 24)
  • He ignored the evidence of Christ's life
  • He misinterpreted Christ's words
  • He discounted the testimony of others
  • He isolated himself from the disciples
  • He hardened his heart against God

 

4.  Accept the testimony that Christ gives (vv 26b-27)

  • He offers His peace - "Peace to you"
  • He offers Himself - "Stretch out your hand..."

 

5.  Rejoice in the hope of your faith (vv 30-31)

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