Can God Be Trusted
Anton Bosch teaches that true faith is not about exercising faith to fix problems but trusting in God's faithfulness and power to do the impossible.
This sermon delves into the importance of faith, using the example of Abraham and Sarah from Hebrews 11. It emphasizes the need to trust in God's faithfulness, even when faced with seemingly impossible situations. The speaker highlights the difference between true faith, which relies on God's power, and false faith, which relies on human effort. The message encourages listeners to judge God as faithful and reliable based on the evidence of His past faithfulness throughout history.
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to Hebrews 11 and the subject of faith
- Reading and explanation of Hebrews 11:8-16 focusing on Abraham and Sarah
- The problem of faith misconceptions
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- Sarah's impossibility to conceive and God's miraculous intervention
- Difference between true biblical faith and false faith
- Critique of 'faithing' at problems and humanistic faith
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- True faith exercises faith towards God, not problems
- Trusting God regardless of problem size
- Faith is about trusting God's faithfulness and power
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- Sarah judged God faithful despite her disbelief
- Faith involves evidence and judgment based on God's promises
- God's miracles to Israel as proof of His trustworthiness
Key Quotes
“True faith does not exercise faith at the problem. True faith exercises faith towards God.” — Anton Bosch
“All I need to do is to trust God and God will do the rest.” — Anton Bosch
“She judged him faithful who had promised.” — Anton Bosch
Application Points
- Trust God fully in every situation, big or small, rather than trying to fix problems yourself.
- Remember that faith is about trusting God's promises and faithfulness, not about the size of your faith.
- Look for and rely on the evidence of God's work in your life and creation to strengthen your faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main misconception about faith addressed in the sermon?
The misconception is that faith is about exercising faith to fix problems, whereas true faith is trusting God to do the work.
Did Sarah believe she could have a child according to the sermon?
No, Sarah initially did not believe she could have a child, but she judged God faithful who had promised.
How does the sermon define true faith?
True faith is faith towards God, trusting in His power and faithfulness, not faith directed at problems.
Why does God sometimes wait until we have no resources before intervening?
God waits to teach us faith, showing that we cannot fix problems on our own and need to trust Him.
What evidence does God provide to help us trust Him?
God provides evidence through creation, conscience, and His miraculous acts, such as the miracles in Egypt.