The Nature of Saving Faith
Northwest Bible Church - April 25, 2021 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner
1 Pet. 1:8-9
The Nature of Saving Faith
Intro
A. FAITH WITHOUT SIGHT (1 Pet. 1:8).
1. Not “blind faith”.
2. True faith does not need physical sight. Heb. 11:1
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3. Those with faith not based on sight are blessed. Jn. 20:24-29.
B. FAITH PRODUCES LOVE FOR CHRIST (1 Pet. 1:8).
1. Agape - love.
2. How do we grow our love if it is small? Lk. 7:47
C. FAITH PRODUCES A GREAT AND GLORIOUS JOY (1 Pet. 1:8).
1. “greatly rejoice” -
2. This joy is “inexpressible”.
3. This joy is “full of glory”.
D. FAITH RESULTS IN SALVATION (1 Pet. 1:9).
1. Present and future salvation.
2. “obtained as the outcome of your faith”.
Conclusion
Topics:
Faith, Love for Christ, Salvation, True Faith