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Dimensions of Faith - Part 8: Faith is Not Static

Review of the Series:
Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (NIV)
Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. (ESV)
Faith is the entrance or key to salvation.
Ephesians 2:8–10 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV)
Faith is based on God’s Word.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (ESV)
Faith is completed by acting on God’s word.
James 2:19–21 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? (ESV)
Faith is strengthened through Prayer.
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (ESV)
Faith is supported by Patience.
Hebrews 6:12 Through faith and patience inherit the promises. (ESV)
Faith is targeted by specific enemies.
Jude 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. (ESV)
Faith is anchored in Hope in Jesus Christ
Hebrews 11:1–2 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. (ESV)

*** Faith is not Static ***
2 Peter 1:3–11 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (ESV)

1) Continue to Seek God
Seek — The result of such an effort "to inquire" or "investigate" Scripture in order to extract its full implication and meaning was known as Midrash (derived from the Hebrew word darash—to investigate).
2 Chronicles 14:4;7
2 Chronicles 15:1–7
2 Peter 1:3–15
2 Chronicles 15:13

2) Continue to Fight God's Way
2 Chronicles 16:1-10
2 Corinthians 10:4–6

3) Continue to Repent
2 Chronicles 16:11–14

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