FAITH TAKES A VISION                PROV. 29:18; HEB. 11:32-39

 

 

I.  The Vision of Faith comes from a Heavenly Perspective

 

 

    A.  God’s revelation (His Word AND PROMISE) is the basis for our vision

 

 

         1.  The vision of faith is the ABILITY to spiritually  

              understand God’s Word                                                            I Cor. 2:12, 13

 

 

 

 

 

         2.  The vision of faith is the COURAGE to act upon 

              God’s Word                                                                                       Gen. 22:8; Dan. 3:17

 

 

 

 

         3.  The vision of faith is the PATIENCE to persevere in

              God’s Word                                                                                         Col. 3:1-4; James 1:3-6

 

 

 

 

II.  The Vision of Faith is guided by Godly Precepts

 

 

    A.  God’s revelation (His Word) is what directs our activity

 

 

         1.  The vision of God is always CONSISTENT with

              biblical principles                                                                               James 1:25

 

         2.  The vision of faith DEMONSTRATES the character

               of Christ  Service-centered not self-centered

 

 

         3.  The vision of faith SACRIFICES personal gain for

              the sake of God’s kingdom                                                      Heb. 11:35-38

 

 

 

 

III.  The Vision of Faith produces a Purposeful Present

 

 

    A.  God’s revelation (His Word) motivates us to act upon our hope

 

 

         1.  The vision of faith leads us to be SALT and LIGHT

               in the world                                                                                      Matt. 5:14-16

 

 

 

 

         2.  The vision of faith remains COMMITTED to God’s

              Word in the face of persecution and false teaching

                                                                                                                                  Eph. 4:14-16; 2 Tim. 4:2, 3

 

 

 

 

         3.  The vision of faith sees BEYOND the present trials or

              circumstances to act in accordance with God’s promises