Expressions of Faith

Our actions are a reflection of our faith. This raises an important question: what is faith? Many individuals believe that faith is merely trusting in something fictitious, rooted in imaginary religious stories and rituals that hold no practical value in our lives. As a result, they equate faith with religious slavery!

Let’s delve deeper into this perspective. In our lives, we all have people we trust. This trust isn't formed overnight; it develops over time through careful observation of their behavior, words, promises, and actions. In this sense, faith parallels the trust we place in those whose truthfulness we have witnessed through their consistent actions. When we have seen someone keep their promises in the past, we naturally believe they will do so again in the future.

Similarly, when Jesus invites us to trust Him, it is not a call to believe blindly in a specific set of doctrines. It is a call to have faith grounded in our experiences and understanding. This concept is illustrated in a passage where the disciples of John the Baptist approached Jesus with questions, seeking clarity and assurance:

When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptizer has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?’” In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.  Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me.” Luke 7:20-23

Our faith deepens as we experience and witness God's unwavering faithfulness. We hold firmly to the belief that all the prophecies in the Bible will ultimately come to pass, revealing the invisible universe.

“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1

Throughout the centuries, believers have embraced various ceremonies to reflect upon and express their Christian faith. However, they remain vigilant to ensure unnecessary religious rituals do not overshadow or replace true worship. Among the ceremonies honored within the church are water baptism, the dedication of infants, Holy Communion, and the practice of providing financial support.

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