MAINTAIN THE FAITH RIGOR

Ro 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

 Ro 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

 Ro 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

 Ro 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. {soberly: Gr. to sobriety}

 Ro 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

 Ro 14:1 ¶ Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. {not...: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts}

 Ro 14:22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.

 Ro 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. {doubteth: or, discerneth and putteth a difference between meats} {damned: or, condemned, or liable to punishment}

 Ro 16:26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

 1Co 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. {stand: Gr. be}

 1Co 12:9  To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

 1Co 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

FAITH AND BELIEVING CON"TD

Ro 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

 Ro 1:12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

 Ro 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

 Ro 3:3 For what if some did not
believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

 Ro 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

 Ro 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

 Ro 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

 Ro 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

 Ro 3:30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

 Ro 3:31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

 Ro 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

 Ro 4:9  Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

 Ro 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all

STILL ON FAITH AND BELIEVING

 Ac 11:24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord
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 Ac 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

 Ac 14:9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

 Ac 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

 Ac 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

 Ac 15:9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.

 Ac 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

 Ac 17:31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. {hath given...: or, offered faith}

 Ac 20:21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

 Ac 24:24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

 Ac 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

 Ro 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: {for obedience...: or, to the obedience of faith}

ANOTHER PAGE ON FAITH

Lu 8:25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

 Lu 8:48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

 Lu 12:28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

 Lu 17:5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

 Lu 17:6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

 Lu 17:19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

 Lu 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

 Lu 18:42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
 Lu 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

 Ac 3:16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

 Ac 6:5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

 Ac 6:7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

 Ac 6:8 ¶ And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

FAITH, BELIEVE AND BELIEVING

Believers ought to be Restored regularly to Christ's ministry and lifestyle. Faith is the ultimate anchor. Study these scriptures to build up the faith in Jesus' Name. Read the surrounding content of each verse to get the clear message!

Mt 21:21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

 Mt 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Mt 26:33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. {offended: or, though the faith of other men should be shaken and fail, yet mine will be firm and constant}

 Mr 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
 Mr 4:40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

 Mr 5:34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

 Mr 10:52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. {made...: or, saved thee}

 Mr 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. {Have...: or, Have the faith of God}
 Lu 5:20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

 Lu 7:9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

 Lu 7:50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

BIBLE REFRENCES ON FAITH

A consistent prayerful meditation on these verses will help faith truly grow. Blessings as you get engaged in Jesus' Name. Amen! Ensure a wider content of each chapter is studied to get the clear understanding of faith!
De 32:20 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.
 Hab 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
 Mt 6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
 Mt 8:10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
 Mt 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
 Mt 9:2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
 Mt 9:22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
 Mt 9:29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
 Mt 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
 Mt 15:28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
 Mt 16:8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?
 Mt 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain,

MATSAYIN KOWANE KRISTA

Abin takaici ne ganin Kirista da yawa suna rayuwa cikin kunya da tsoro saboda rashin sani; rashin fahimtar matsayinsu na ainihin nufin Ubangiji don rayuwansu da hidimarsu cikin ikkilisiya. Manufar kowane mai bi ita ce ainihin kwaikwayon ko bin gurbin rayuwar Almasihu tsan-tsan. Duk wani abu waje da wannan, addini ne kawai ba bi na gaskiya ba ne.

Yawancin Kirista har yanzu suna tunanin cewa Almasihu ya zo don gabatar da wani addini ne, kuma wannan shine dalilin da ya sa ake daukar kowane aiki a cikin ikilisiya a matsayin hidima ko ibada ga Ubangiji. Wannan ba daidai ba ne, babban kuskure ne game da rayuwar bin Yesu Kiristi da aikinsa.

Idan masu bi sun zama kamar Yesu a duk abin da suke yi, to ya zama tilas a fahimci hidimar sa. "Za ta haifi ɗa, za ka sa masa suna Yesu, gama shi ne zai ceci mutanensa daga zunubansu.” (Mt 1:21).
Ma'anar Sunan Yesu cikin Ibrananci ita ce Mai Ceto. Sabili da haka, aikin hidimar Ubangijinmu Yesu shine ya kubutar damu daga zunubanmu.

Ba shakka, a matsayin masu bi, dole ne mu riga sanin wajibcin ceton mu.Da zaran mun sami ceto, nan take aka kiramu zuwa ceton wasu ke nan.
“...In kun ci gaba cikin maganata, hakika ku ne almajiraina…" (Yahaya 8:30).
Ya kamata kowane mai bi ya dage da bangaskiya ga Allah ta wurin Kiristi Yesu. Ci gaban bangaskiyar mu ta bishewar Ruhu Mai Tsarki yana tabbatar da babban aiki a cikin biyayya da koyarwar Jagora, watau Almasihu ke nan, sai kuma nacewa ga karbar aikin zaman almajiransa ba tare da wata shakka ko jayayya ba.

Dole ne mu magance matsalar da ta sa Krista da yawa su ke sake komawa cikin ragonci, sakkaci da lalacewa. Wannan tunanin cewar ainihin hidimar Yesu; wa’azi, koyarwa, warkar da marasa lafiya, da sauransu na pastoci ne kawai ba daidai ba ne ko kayan.
Wannan ba hanyar da Ubangiji yayi niyyar aiwatarwa ba.

“Yanzu ku jikin Almasihu ne, gaɓoɓi kuma musamman.” (1Kor 12:27).

A matsayin mu na jikin Kristi, babu wani a cikinmu da ba shi cikin wannan gatan kulawa mai ban mamaki ba. Ubangiji yana taimako da bishewa ga dukan Kirista!

"A cikin ikkilisiya, Allah ya sa waɗansu su zama, na farko manzanni, na biyu annabawa, na uku masu koyarwa, sa'an nan sai masu yin mu'ujizai, sai masu baiwar warkarwa, da mataimaka, da masu tafiyar da Ikkilisiya, da kuma masu magana da harsuna iri iri." (1 Kor 12.28)

Mecece manufar wannan? “Hakanan ku, duk da cewa kuna ɗokin kyautar bayebaye na ruhaniya, ku nema don ku fifita wajen inganta ikkilisiya.” (1Kor 14:12). Inganta Ikilisiya ita ce cigaban Mulkin Allah ne da adalcinsa a nan duniya. Kuma wannan aikin yana rataye a wuyan kowane mai bi!

Ga misalin da Yesu ya bai wa almajirai na farko da ya aike su wa'azi a cikin Matiyu 10. “Kuma kuna zuwa, wa'azin, kuna cewa, Mulkin Sama ya kusato. Ku warkar da marasa lafiya, ku tsarkake kutare, ku ta da matattu, ku fitar da aljannu: an ba ku kyauta, ku bayar kyauta." (Ayoyi 7,8).

Waɗannan almajirai ba pastoci ko annabawa ba ne a lokacin. Amma mabiyan Yesu ne kawai. Sun dai yi biyayya ga gayyatarsa da bin koyarwarsa, wannan ya sa suka kware ga ayyukan al'ajibai. Wannan shi ne abin da ake sa rai game da dukan Kirista.

Idan Ikklisiya zata rungumi tsarin Ubangiji game da hidima, da yawa cikin Krista baza su zama masu zaman kashe wando ba; suna wasan dara da ludo, da sauran wasannin yau da kullun ba; zasu kuma dena zaman masu bin ranar Lahadi kawai. Amma za su kasance masu Bishara kowace rana!

Menene matsayin shugabanin Ikklisiya? Wannan har yanzu yana da kyau; yana da matukar muhimmanci. Makiyaya yakamata su kwaikwayi Jagoransu Yesu Almasihu, watau su aikata irin ayyukansa da ya yi duka har ma fiye da haka. (Yahaya 14:12).

Ubangiji ya koya mana mu jagoranci garken a matsayin ma'aikata na gari da tabbatar da cewa babu wani sashin jikin da yake lalacewa ko mara anfani, kuma kada a bai wa miyagun ruhohi dama su ci zarafin garken.

A karshe, dole ne masu bi su kai ga samun ingantaccen tabbacin cetonsu, su kuma kiyaye matsayin shaidar Kirista na bautar Ubangiji don ceton rayuka da kuma almajirtar da wasu.

Duk inda masu bi suka sami kansu, yakamata gurbin Yesu ya kasance dalilin ci gaba har a yi nasarar tsere haɗarin wutar jahannama.

Kuma mun sani cewa wannan shine ainihin dalilin zuwan
Kristi a duniya; domin kada mu lalace amma mu sami rai na har abada. (Yahaya 3:15-21).