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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. --Hebrews11:1-2 If you didn’t know better, you might be tempted to think that the “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews 11 is some kind of museum for super saints. But it’s not! God’s tribute to the faithful is filled with ordinary people, people just like you and me. And there’s not a perfect person among them! In fact, on this list are former charlatans, liars, drunks, and a harlot. And so you might say, “What made these people special? What caused God to single these people out?” I’ll tell you. The members of the “Hall of Faith” weren’t commended based on their personal greatness, but because of the greatness of God at work in their lives. You see, more importantly than just having faith, they each had great faith in God. And it was their faith in God that ultimately changed situations, lives, and history. Do you face hardships that leave you defeated and depleted? There’s an answer for that. You need greater faith in him, and you can have it! It’s time to walk in the footprints of the faithful. Start reading the stories of people of faith… stories of Moses, Gideon, Enoch, Rahab, and Abraham… and you will develop a faith that wins at life. WALK IN THE FOOTPRINTS OF THE FAITHFUL!

The Foundation of Truth

by Dr. Paul Chappell

“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”
Ephesians 4:13–15

In our society, it has become common to hear people referring to “my truth” or “your truth.” But there is no such thing. Truth is not a commodity that varies based on the person. Truth is an absolute. There are things that are true, and there are things that are false. Our perceptions and experiences may vary, but that does not change the truth. The truth is absolute, certain, and unchanging. It is not and never has been relative to conditions, circumstances, or personalities.
The truth is what the truth is, because the truth is set and settled by the nature and character of God. “That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us” (Hebrews 6:18). People change. Scientific understanding is altered and updated constantly. History is rewritten as new discoveries are made. Educational methods and ideologies are altered. Truth remains.
If we want a sure and certain source of truth upon which to build our lives, we must fill our hearts and minds with the Word of God. The night before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed: “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (John 17:17). We must know the truth to overcome error.
 

Today’s Growth Principle: 

If we want a solid foundation for uncertain times, we must build on the unchanging truth of the Bible.