FAITH OF OUR fathers A study of faith

FAITH OF OUR fathers A study of faith. . . from a personal perspective Abraham: Rahab: Gideon: Caleb: Daniel’s Friends: Joseph: Peter: Saving Faith Singular Faith Fortified Faith Optimistic Faith Discerning Faith Stable Faith Struggling Faith Victorious Faith

FAITH OF OUR fathers A study of faith. . . from a personal perspective Rahab: Singular Faith

Rahab’s faith was based on the testimony of what God had done All in Jericho heard the same reports; all reacted with the same fear Only Rahab acted positively on the belief that God would give Israel victory RAHAB’S FAITH Faith Testimony Event or Fact

Singular Faith: Causes The testimony may be considered unreliable The one speaking “The Bible was written by men” (1 Jn. 1: 1 -3; 2 Tim. 3: 16 -17; 2 Pet. 1: 20 -21) “Jesus did not say it” (Jn. 15: 20; 16: 13 -15)

Singular Faith: Causes The testimony may be considered unreliable The record of the testimony “The Bible is full of errors” No, the Bible is the best attested of all ancient documents; new discoveries confirm its accuracy

Singular Faith: Causes The testimony may be considered inadequate Scant testimony Conflicting testimony Desire for further confirmation

Singular Faith: Causes The hearer may… Not consider the testimony Dismiss the testimony § It is not the majority/traditional view § He does not want to believe it § He does not like its implications, for himself or others

Singular Faith: Challenges § Be confident enough to believe what few others do § Be courageous enough to act in keeping with a minority view § Be bold enough to challenge the majority view

FAITH OF OUR fathers A study of faith. . . from a personal perspective Abraham: Rahab: Gideon: Caleb: Daniel’s Friends: Joseph: Peter: Saving Faith Singular Faith Fortified Faith Optimistic Faith Discerning Faith Stable Faith Struggling Faith Victorious Faith