The King is Coming: Faith 1: Church Life & His Return

June 28th, 1989
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Summary

The theme of his message revolves around the faithfulness of God in the coming of His King, highlighting that faith is foundational to spiritual life. He references Luke 18:8, questioning whether the Son of Man will find faith upon His return. Hoseah explains that the faith sought by Christ is genuine, tested, and enduring, ultimately leading to the salvation of souls. He illustrates this with examples from the Gospels, where Jesus commends the great faith of a centurion and a Canaanite woman. Hoseah stresses that faith is a divine gift, originating from God, and that it is essential for God's work to be accomplished. He encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness, citing various scriptures that affirm God's unchanging nature. The message concludes with a call to have faith in God's promises, assuring that He will complete the work He has begun in His people.

Outline of Main Points

  • Gratitude for God's presence and faithfulness

  • Importance of humility and collective learning in Christ

  • The theme: God's faithfulness in the coming of His King

  • Faith as foundational to spiritual life

  • Examples of great faith from the Gospels

  • Faith as a divine gift from God

  • Encouragement to trust in God's faithfulness

  • Affirmation of God's promises and His work in believers

Scriptures Referenced
Luke 18:8

8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

1 Peter 1:3-9

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

Hebrews 11:1

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Mark 11:22

22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

Revelation 21:5-6

5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

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