The Fight of Faith- Pt. 1

The Servant of God “The Fight of Faith- Pt. 1” Ma. 14:26-31 The Prophecy (vv.26-28) Heb. 11:35b-c, 36-37  … Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two,  they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated— 1 Pet. 4:12,14,16  12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. .. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory[b] and of God rests upon you. … 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. Matt. 10:37-38  37 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. The Denial (vv. 29-31) Lu.22:31-32 31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you,[a] that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Jo. 13:36-37 36 Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” 37 Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Counterfeit Faith (is based on): A feeling A decision A morality Biblical faith: Endures Understands (1 Pet. 1:6-7; Ja. 1:2; Ro. 5:3-4) Hopes (2 Cor. 4:17)