- II Chronicles 24:1-2, 17-18 – Joash did not have a faith that would stand on its own without the presence of Jehoiada.
- II Corinthians 13:5
- Philippians 2:12
- II Timothy 1:3-5
- How?
- Search and examine the evidence for yourself. II Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 10:17; Acts 17:11; Luke 1:4
- Become a diligent student of God’s Word. II Timothy 2:15; I Peter 2:2; II Peter 3:18; Hebrews 5:12
- Talk to God often. I Thessalonians 5:17; James 4:8
- Worship God faithfully (Acts 2:41-42; Hebrews 10:24-25; I Corinthians 14:26)
- Why?
- It’s impossible to please God without having your own faith. Hebrews 11:6
- Cannot be saved without belief. John 8:24
- Lack ability to resist the devil and overcome his temptations. I Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 6:16
- Will not be able to endure tribulation or persecution. Matthew 13:20-21; I Peter 1:6-7
- Will be spiritually weak, prone to compromise and apostasy. I Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 4:13-15
- II Peter 3:16-18
- Every follower of Christ must have his own convictions. Galatians 2:20; Philippians 1:21; II Timothy 1:12
- So you will spend eternity in heaven. I Peter 1:9; Revelation 2:10
- II Chronicles 34:1-3 – Josiah, the king who sought God from his youth
JF
April 25, 2018
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