Which Faith?
Author Unknown

The Bible says plainly that there is "one faith" (Ephesians 4:4-5). So when men ask such questions as "Which faith do you hold?", they display an ignorance of God's word. We may have many opinions but in the eyes of God there is only "one faith." Nowhere in the Bible is faith spoken of in the plural form. God wishes us all to "come in the unity of the faith." (Ephesians 4:13); "to continue in the faith" (Acts 14:22) and be "established in the faith" (Acts 16:5).

This one faith is based entirely on the Scriptures. Faith comes by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). Religions different from the one faith, come from the traditions, customs, philosophies and creeds of men. Since there is only one true gospel there can be only one true faith (Galatians 1:8). The Spirit warned that "some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils" (1 Timothy 4:1-3). But Christians should not be led astray by the doctrines of men, but "stand fast in the faith" (1 Corinthians 16:13), "with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel" (Philippians 1:17)

"Ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 3). God has revealed in the scriptures lone system of faith (or belief) and we should work for it, contend for it, and fight for it (I Timothy 6:12). This faith was delivered by God, one time for all time. This is the meaning of the original language. This faith never needs additions or corrections. We have no need for a modern gospel nor latter day revelations nor official interpreters. We only need to preach, believe and obey the faith once delivered. The devil knows that if he can turn men away from the one faith they cannot be saved (Acts 13:8). "And the word of God increased; and the number if the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith" (Acts 6:7). "But without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6). ❦

Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to Louie Duh and his family, in the passing of his sister, Grace Becker, in Las Vegas, Nevada this past week. May God provide the peace and comfort that only comes from Him, in this time of loss and sorrow.

Responded. . .
We rejoice with the angels in Heaven at the response of brother Jule Molina this past Sunday evening. Jule came forward confessing sin in his life and asking for God’s forgiveness and the prayers of the congregation. Remember to keep him in your daily prayers.

Sign-Up Sheets
Please take a moment to check the duty schedules for the coming year that are posted on the bulletin board in the foyer. If no change is made in your assignments then they will remain the same in 2002. Otherwise make any necessary changes. If you need to switch times with someone – be sure to ask them if it’s convenient for them. There are also several open dates in some of the duties that need to be filled in.

Moved. . .
The Louis Family has recently moved. Please make the following change in your directory:

LOUIS, Jodelin Enoch & Henrilia. . ***-****
 Dawel, Dency, Jennica
*** ***** ******* ** - Lakeland, FL *****

Children's Class
The scheduled teacher for the 5:40 children’s class this evening is Gaylon West.

In every season of the year we are thinking about the changes that ought to be made in our lives. With this keen feeling of responsibility, let us turn to our Lord and seek every possible way to prove to God that we love him with all our heart, soul and mind. (Matthew 22:37)

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

       • Jan. 21-24, 2002 - Fla School of Preaching
         27^th Annual Lectureship

        • Mar. 16, 2002 - Ladies’ Day
         Orange Street
         Speaker: Joyce Kidwell Stearsman