+DEV+ Foundations of Our Faith

Date: July 5, 2009 9:52 PM

Topic: +DEV+ Foundations of Our Faith

Foundations of Our Faith

“Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for . . . the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness–a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life . . .” (Titus 1:1-2).

Scripture Focus: Titus 1:1-10

A pastoral colleague and I were sharing our history, discussing how we have lived through many decades of “movements” that God has allowed: popular preachers who have developed a following; tremendous changes in worship styles; authors promoting pop-theology and psychobabble.

When it’s all said and done, the only important thing is our confidence in the finished work of Jesus Christ, sent by God. Paul’s letter to Titus declares that he is a servant and apostle, one committed to obeying God and declaring the Good News. His commitment was also to the truth of the Gospel, showing people how to live godly lives.

I believe that God is truth and, thus, the source of all truth. In this age of skepticism, disillusionment, and despair, the answer for sinful mankind is the salvation that was determined and decreed before man was even created. God, in eternity past, planned for our redemption today. That’s the foundation of my faith, as it was Paul’s. And “God’s solid foundation stands firm” (2 Timothy 2:19).

Insight: God’s desire for His church is that the common clay of our humanity may be saturated with the deity of Christ to serve Him.