The Power of Faith and the Lack of Faith

Definition of faith: firm belief in something for which there is no proof : complete trust
This is what faith in Jesus gives to us, a debt paid that was impossible to pay, legal demands through the law which man could not follow!
Colossians 2:14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
Luke 16:19-31 "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house-- for I have five brothers--so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'"
Do you need a sign or a miracle to believe that God exists? Be very careful, this is an example of someone who had a life full of all the comforts money could buy. He had no time to help others or seek God. After you die there is no going back, your eternity is set! While there is the breath of life in you, ask the Lord to forgive you for your sins and He will but you must repent. Definition of repent: to turn from sin
Matt.16:4 An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah." So he left them and departed.
Matt.16:26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
We must read and study God's word! It is alive and will give life to all who believe!
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
There are people all over the world who believe in the power of Christ. There are people who will die because of it! There are people who will be called un-Christian because they will speak what the bible says even though the words the speak are God's and not theirs! I am no different than you! I am a sinner who needs a saviour! I have trusted Jesus because He is the only way!
Acts 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
He is the only living God! There are no others! All others are dead! All others are false gods!
John 17:1-3 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
James 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe--and shudder!
Most High God, I stand amazed at your word, no matter how many times I read it, it takes my breath away with it's truth! Please soften hearts today to receive Your word. I feel inadequate to teach Your words that have such power. Let me teach in a way that honors You. Give me Your words, Your ways and Your heart for the lost. Thank You for what You will do. Amen