Although some of the standards by which we should live seem impossible, God not only gave us principles to live by, but also provided us with examples to follow. Dr. MacArthur examines the lives of faithful men and women, showing that a life of faith and victory-a godly life-is more than possible-it’s a reality.
“Thomas Brooks said, ‘Example is the most powerful rhetoric.’” (Page 7)
“That verse suggests four things about Noah’s life and faith: (1) he responded obediently to what God said; (2) the ark had great spiritual and practical significance; (3) his very life rebuked the world of wicked people who surrounded him; and (4) God gave him a legacy of righteousness.” (Page 12)
“But ‘assurance’ points to facts or reality, as opposed to mere wishing. Faith based on God’s Word focuses on absolute certainty.” (Page 8)
“True faith trusts fully in its object. For the Christian, that means resting in God and His promises. And that’s the primary characteristic of each faithful individual in this book. They all believed God and responded accordingly.” (Page 8)
“Fourth, Abraham did not vacillate between faith and doubt, as we often do.” (Pages 31–32)
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Korby S.
1/15/2014
Larry Proffitt
11/13/2013