1. Nature of Faith Content of Faith Strength of Faith
Words of Action John 3:16,17
Nature of Faith
Content of Faith
Strength of Faith

2. Words of Action John 3:16,17 Nature of Faith
Man’s definition often means:
Wishful thinking
Subjectivity of personal ideas
Biblical definition related to truth:
Truth or evidence
Reliable and certain
Hebrews 11:1 – a deed, an action

3. Words of Action John 3:16,17 Content of Faith First truth to believe:
We are sinners less than God
God must punish our debt of sin
Second truth to believe:
God loves you in spite of your sin
God acted in Christ to pay your debt
God wants to conform you to Christ

4. Words of Action John 3:16,17 Content of Faith (continued)
Do you believe you are a sinner?
Do you believe God when He tells us we deserve to perish for sin?
Do you believe that God sent Jesus to die in your place for that sin?
Do you believe His death and resurrection bring you salvation?

5. Words of Action John 3:16,17 Strength of Faith
This initial faith of action is called justification.
Action that grows in understanding & commitment is called sanctification.
Abraham is once again our example.
From weakness and lack of understanding to the strength to believe in the resurrection

6. Words of Action John 3:16,17 Application
Has your faith or belief ever moved from being a noun to a verb?
What steps are you taking to grow your faith into an action verb?
How is your action verb affecting others around you?