These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. Their faith was real, what they saw was real, but they died before it was realised.

Simon McIntyre27 April 2020Comment

Faith – in Other Words - Part 5

The great story of faith in the Old Testament is the story of Abraham. It is this story that Paul appeals to in the New Testament on numerous occasions, because Abraham exemplifies faith.

Simon McIntyre23 April 2020Comment

Faith – in Other Words - Part 4

Faith, the kind that pleases (not appeases) God, believes simultaneously that God is and that he rewards those who seek him.

Simon McIntyre20 April 2020Faith, Christ, JesusComment

Faith – in Other Words - Part 3

Faith is the way, the means, by which we please God. Pleasing someone you love, and respect is normal and healthy.

Simon McIntyre16 April 2020Comment

Lessons in Lockdown?

Are there lessons that lockdown could teach us, because every new situation has the potential to speak to us.

Simon McIntyre13 April 2020 Comments

Faith – in Other Words - Part 2

The writer of Hebrews immediately links faith and the unseen by stating it is faith that comprehends that what we see was “not made out of things that are visible.”

Simon McIntyre26 March 2020Comment

Faith – In Other Words - Part 1

The writer of Hebrews 11 states from the get-go that faith is an assurance, a conviction, in and of something not seen, but hoped for. Hope in this instance is rock solid, based upon the character, and articulations of God; his person and his word, in other words.

Simon McIntyre19 March 2020Comment