The Scriptures say that God accepted Abraham because Abraham had faith. And so, you should understand that everyone who has faith is a child of Abraham. Long ago the Scriptures said God would accept the Gentiles because of their faith. This is why God told Abraham the good news that all nations would be blessed because of him. This means everyone who has faith will share in the blessings given to Abraham because of his faith.
Galatians 3:6-9
Do you understand the deep theological teachings of Scripture or do you believe in and trust Jesus. Of course, you can do both, but it is really tempting to substitute "understanding" for faith! There are even doctorate degrees available for those who study and come to "understand" justification, sanctification, grace, the will of God, and the numerous possible "End Times" scenarios.
But there is no diploma for those who have FAITH! Faith is honored by God, not by men. Faith means you believe the things that Jesus said and the other Words recorded in Scripture. Faith means that you expect God to accomplish the things that He said He would do.
Every moment of every day you have a choice. The choice is this: Will you live by FAITH or will you walk by sight? Of course, FAITH is necessary in the big decisions of life, but FAITH is seriously important during the mundane moments of your day. What you think about and do when no other human being knows or is watching, is the real test of your faith. Trusting God when nobody else knows you are trusting Him removes any doubt that you may be "trusting God" to impress other people!
You may have a college degree because of your understanding, but you will have an Eternity with Jesus in Heaven because of your FAITH!
"Lord Jesus, thank You helping me understand more about You but Lord, like a little child I choose to believe every Word that comes from You. And may You be praised forever! Amen."
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