The Nature of Saving Faith

Northwest Bible Church – April 25, 2021 – 1 Peter – Alan Conner1 Pet. 1:8-9The 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
.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