Lesson 8 Additional Thoughts

Section A: Faith

Key Objective: To understand how to have faith

A Disciple of Jesus Christ lives by faith and trusts in God, not only for salvation, but also in all areas of life.

You must be totally dependent on God, which is faith in action.

2 Peter 1:4-8
Here we see we need to add to our Christian life:

Virtue- conformity to a standard of right; a particular moral excellence
Knowledge- the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject
Temperance(Self-control)- moderation in action, thought, or feeling
Patience- able to wait without becoming annoyed or anxious
Godliness- devoutly religious 
Kindness- the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
Biblical love- loving one as one's self

In problems, trials, and suffering make the decision to rely on His power and faithfulness. Also, in great challenges and accomplishments, only trust God to lead you.

God will then give you His grace and His power. You will know your Heavenly Father in a deeper, closer way.