ON THIS ROCK I STAND 2 Ignorance abounds

ON THIS ROCK I STAND (2) Ignorance abounds in our world. 2 Timothy 1: 7 -12 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of selfdiscipline. 8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us to a holy life — not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed through the

• appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11 And of this gospel I was appointed a herald an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. • Paul said, “I know whom I have believed. ” • Not only did Paul know whom he believed, he also knew what he believed. • 1. THE BELIEF OF OUR FAITH: • The most important belief we have is JESUS as the SON of GOD and SAVIOR of the world!

• 2. THE BASIS OF OUR FAITH: • The basis of our faith in Jesus Christ is the BIBLE as the Word of God. • 3. THE BUILDING OF OUR FAITH

• When you leave something alone and don’t work at it, it can become a worthless piece of junk. Many people have garages full of that stuff. • That can happen to cars, houses, and it can even happen to a person’s soul. • If we don’t work at building our faith, we may eventually not have any faith! • Anything can deteriorate if left alone. USE IT OR LOSE IT. • How can we build our faith in Christ? • Romans 10: 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

• Our faith is built up when we READ the Word of God. • Proverbs 23: 7 (KJV) “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. ” • How can we expect to build our faith if we don’t read about our faith? • I also encourage people to read good Christian materials or books. • Another way to build up your faith is to become a Bible class TEACHER. **** • Maybe we need to put our feet up and read and MEDITATE on the Word of God.

• Jude 20 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit • 1 - The belief of our faith is Jesus Christ. • 2 - The basis of our faith is the Word of God. • 3 - The building of our faith comes from reading the Word of God. • 4. THE BOLDNESS OF OUR FAITH ** • We must BOLDLY PROCLAIM our faith in Jesus! • 1 Peter 3: 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

• We must always be prepared to boldly proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ! **** • Why are so many people never WITNESSED to about Jesus Christ? It’s because of us! • We have the message but we are keeping it to ourselves. And we have no right to keep this blessed message to ourselves. **** • When it comes to our faith in Jesus, we can’t just sit here! We have to do something with it. • Build ourselves up and share the faith with others. • On Christ the solid rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand.