Sermons
Three Tests of Genuine Faith
Abraham's faith illustrates three tests of genuine faith.
1.) The Authority Test
- Abraham's faith was based on God's Word.
- Abraham's faith was based on specific authority.
- Abraham's faith was based on general authority.
2.) The Trust Test.
- Abraham trusted God's promise.
- Abraham trusted God's power.
- Abraham trusted God's purpose.
3.) The Works Test.
- Abraham was justified by faith when it worked.
- Abraham was justified by works of obedience to the faith.
- "Abraham's seed" are children of God by faith when they are baptized.