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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1. 

The FAITH that works and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that SUBSTANTIATES in HOPE. Hence COMMUNICATE your FAITH in HOPE.  

“Let us HOLD FAST the CONFESSION OF OUR HOPE without WAVERING, for He who promised is faithful” Hebrews 10:23/NKJV. 

“But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. 10 For God is not UNJUST [UNRIGHTEOUS, UNFAITHFUL, UNGRATEFUL] to forget your WORK and LABOR of LOVE which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that each one of you show the SAME DILIGENCE to the FULL ASSURANCE OF HOPE until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through FAITH and PATIENCE inherit the promises” Hebrews 6:9-12/NKJV. 

And by the PATIENCE of HOPE, you can keep FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, as you LABOUR in LOVE to SERVE in GRACE. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 FOR OUR GOSPEL CAME NOT UNTO YOU IN WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God . . . 5 and HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us” Romans 5:1-5. 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“Therefore it is of FAITH, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 WHO AGAINST HOPE BELIEVED IN HOPE, THAT HE MIGHT BECOME THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 AND BEING NOT WEAK IN FAITH, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was STRONG IN FAITH, giving glory to God; 21 and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform . . .” Romans 4:16-25. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that effective faith is the faith that substantiates in hope (Hebrews 11:1). It’s the faith that works and is effectual, effective, and efficient. 

Key Points 

  • Faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). 
  • Communicate your faith in hope (Hebrews 10:23). 
  • The patience of hope keeps faith thriving in the midst of all odds (Hebrews 6:9-12). 
  • Labour in love to serve in grace (1 Thessalonians 1:2-5). 
  • Faith, hope, and love are interconnected (Romans 5:1-5). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

References Hebrews 11:1, 10:23, 6:9-12; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; Romans 5:1-5, 4:16-25; and Philemon 4-6, highlighting the importance of faith substantiating in hope. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Effective faith is rooted in hope. 
  • Communicate your faith in hope. 
  • Patience of hope and labour of love are essential for effective faith. 
  • Abraham’s example: against hope, he believed in hope (Romans 4:18-21). 
  • God’s promises are sure; He is faithful to perform (Romans 4:21). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE! 

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE! 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which WORKS by LOVE… 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that WORKS through LOVE and SERVES by LOVE. 

While the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, it’s LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE one another that ensures EFFECTIVE FAITH communication in our walk with God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which works by LOVE… 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 11:1  

SUMMARY: 

The message highlights that true faith is not just a mental assent, but a working faith that operates through love and serves others. It’s the faith that works through love and serves by love that is effective and efficient. 

Key Points 

  • Faith that works is the faith that operates through love (Galatians 5:6). 
  • Serving one another in love is key to effective faith communication (Galatians 5:13). 
  • Patience of hope keeps faith thriving, while labouring in love ensures effective faith communication (1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6). 
  • Effective faith is characterised by work of faith, labour of love, and patience of hope (1 Thessalonians 1:3). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

  • References Galatians 5:6, 13; Philemon 1:4-6; and 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, highlighting the importance of faith working through love and serving others. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Faith without love is ineffective. 
  • Serving others in love is crucial for effective faith communication. 
  • Effective faith is a working faith that operates through love and serves others. 
  • Patience of hope and labouring in love are essential for effective faith. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1. 

The FAITH that works and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that SUBSTANTIATES in HOPE. Hence COMMUNICATE your FAITH in HOPE.  

And by the PATIENCE of HOPE, you can keep FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, as you LABOUR in LOVE to SERVE in GRACE. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God . . . 5 and HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us” Romans 5:1-5. 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 FOR OUR GOSPEL CAME NOT UNTO YOU IN WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“Therefore it is of FAITH, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18. WHO AGAINST HOPE BELIEVED IN HOPE, THAT HE MIGHT BECOME THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 AND BEING NOT WEAK IN FAITH, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was STRONG IN FAITH, giving glory to God; 21 and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform . . .” Romans 4:16-25. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of effective faith that works, which is substantiated in hope. According to Hebrews 11:1, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The faith that is effective and efficient is the one that is rooted in hope and demonstrated through love and action. 

Key points: 

  • Faith is not just a feeling, but a substance that gives reality to our hopes (Hebrews 11:1). 
  • Effective faith is communicated through our words and actions and is fueled by hope and love (Philemon 4-6). 
  • Patience in hope enables us to keep faith thriving despite challenges and odds (Romans 5:1-5). 
  • Abraham’s example shows us that faith against hope, believing in hope, and being strong in faith leads to powerful outcomes (Romans 4:16-25). 
  • Our faith should be evident in our work, labour of love, and patience of hope (1 Thessalonians 1:2-5). 

The message encourages believers to: 

  • Communicate their faith in hope 
  • Labour in love to serve in grace 
  • Keep faith thriving through patience in hope 
  • Trust in God’s promises and be strong in faith 

The ultimate goal is to have an effective faith that works, demonstrating the reality of our hope in Christ Jesus 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE! 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which WORKS by LOVE… 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that WORKS through LOVE and SERVES by LOVE. 

While the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, it’s LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE one another that ensures EFFECTIVE FAITH communication in our walk with God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which works by LOVE. 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 11:1. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that effective faith is one that works through love and serves by love. It’s not just about professing faith but demonstrating it through actions of love and service (Galatians 5:6, 13). 

Key points: 

  • Faith that works and is effectual is fueled by love, serving others, and putting faith into action. 
  • Patience of hope keeps faith thriving, while labouring in love ensures effective faith communication (1 Thessalonians 1:3, Philemon 1:4-6). 
  • Faith, hope, and love are interconnected; love is the driving force behind effective faith (1 Corinthians 13:13). 
  • Believers are called to liberty, but to use it to serve others in love, not to indulge the flesh (Galatians 5:13). 

The message encourages believers to demonstrate their faith through love and service, making their faith effective and efficient 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S COMMUNICATED IN HOPE! 

“And HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the love of God is SHED abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL (effective and efficient) is the FAITH that COMMUNICATES in HOPE. 

Hence communicate your FAITH in HOPE. For HOPE takes away shame and reproach off one’s life, because of the LOVE of Christ that genuinely operate in our spirit by the Holy Spirit. 

And the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, while LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 10:35-36. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the EVIDENCE of things not SEEN” Hebrews 11:1. 

“And HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the love of God is SHED abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5. 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“CAST NOT AWAY therefore your CONFIDENCE, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have NEED OF PATIENCE, that, after ye have DONE THE WILL of God, ye might RECEIVE THE PROMISE . . .” Hebrews 10:35-39. 

SUMMARY: 

The message highlights the importance of effective faith that works, communicated through hope. It emphasises that faith is not just a feeling, but a substance that gives evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). 

Key points: 

  • Effective faith is communicated in hope, which takes away shame and reproach (Romans 5:5). 
  • Hope is fueled by the love of God, shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. 
  • Patience of hope keeps faith thriving amidst odds, while labouring in love to serve (1 Thessalonians 1:3). 
  • Faith, hope, and love are interconnected, and communication of faith becomes effectual through acknowledging God’s work in us (Philemon 4-6). 
  • We are encouraged to hold on to confidence and patience, doing God’s will, to receive the promise (Hebrews 10:35-36). 

The message urges believers to communicate their faith in hope, demonstrating love and serving others, resulting in a thriving and effective faith 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE!

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1.

The FAITH that works and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that SUBSTANTIATES in HOPE. Hence COMMUNICATE your FAITH in HOPE.

And by the PATIENCE of HOPE, you can keep FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, as you LABOUR in LOVE to SERVE in GRACE.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God . . . 5 and HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us” Romans 5:1-5.

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6.

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 FOR OUR GOSPEL CAME NOT UNTO YOU IN WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5.

“Therefore it is of FAITH, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 WHO AGAINST HOPE BELIEVED IN HOPE, THAT HE MIGHT BECOME THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 AND BEING NOT WEAK IN FAITH, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was STRONG IN FAITH, giving glory to God; 21 and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform . . .” Romans 4:16-25.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE!

 “For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which WORKS by LOVE . .   13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13.

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that WORKS through LOVE and SERVES by LOVE.

While the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, it’s LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE one another that ensures EFFECTIVE FAITH communication in our walk with God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

 “I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6.

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5.

 “For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which works by LOVE . .   13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13.

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 11:1.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE!

 “For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which WORKS by LOVE . .   13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13.

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that WORKS through LOVE and SERVES by LOVE.

While the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, it’s LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE one another that ensures EFFECTIVE FAITH communication in our walk with God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

 “I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6.

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5.

 “For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which works by LOVE . .   13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13.

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 11:1.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE!

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1.

The FAITH that works and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that SUBSTANTIATES in HOPE. Hence COMMUNICATE your FAITH in HOPE.

And by the PATIENCE of HOPE, you can keep FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, as you LABOUR in LOVE to SERVE in GRACE.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God . . . 5 and HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us” Romans 5:1-5.

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6.

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 FOR OUR GOSPEL CAME NOT UNTO YOU IN WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5.

“Therefore it is of FAITH, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 WHO AGAINST HOPE BELIEVED IN HOPE, THAT HE MIGHT BECOME THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 AND BEING NOT WEAK IN FAITH, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was STRONG IN FAITH, giving glory to God; 21 and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform . . .” Romans 4:16-25.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S COMMUNICATED IN HOPE!

“And HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the love of God is SHED abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5.

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL (effective and efficient) is the FAITH that COMMUNICATES in HOPE.

Hence communicate your FAITH in HOPE. For HOPE takes away shame and reproach off ones life, because of the LOVE of Christ that genuinely operative in our spirit by the Holy Spirit.

And the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, while LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 10:35-36.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the EVIDENCE of things not SEEN” Hebrews 11:1.

“And HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the love of God is SHED abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5.

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6.

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5.

“CAST NOT AWAY therefore your CONFIDENCE, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have NEED OF PATIENCE, that, after ye have DONE THE WILL of God, ye might RECEIVE THE PROMISE . . .” Hebrews 10:35-39.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI