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In this lecture we learned that Hebrews was written to people who were tempted to abandon their new faith in Christ. Have you ever been tempted to give up your faith in Christ? What helped sustain your faith at that time?
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I have never been tempted to abandon my faith though there are moments in my life where I was not mature enough to understand many things of the spirit. What has over the years sustanined me is the curiosity to learn more about the Lord and his calling for our salvation. Also personal expereinces and breakthroughs have alos emboldened my faith on our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Hebrews was written to people who were tempted to abandon their new faith in Christ. I was once tempted to give up my faith in Christ during my early stage of Christianity. I remember getting saved at a Christian music concert in Richmond, Virginia. While attending the concert, I knew Jesus was real and my spirit was connected to the spirit of God. The atmosphere was saturated with the Holy Spirit leading the way to salvation. I was worshiping God freely. My heart was increasing with joy, my burdens were lightened, and my mind was filled with a since of wanting more of Jesus.
When the concert ended that night, a few days later, I returned to my college campus in Petersburg, Va. While walking on campus and practicing my normal college routine, I did since the same spiritual atmosphere I experienced at the concert. I realized I was not strong enough on my own to resist the temptations that surrounded me. Therefore, I slipped into some of my old ways even though I new it was not the right decision. Eventually, God allowed me to be in the company of a few people who were speaking of a Bible study held on campus once a week. I joined the Bible study group and was on my way to a successful Christian walk with Christ again. -
Yes, more than once. What sustained me was mostly the truth found in the Word of God plus a few faithful friends who stayed with me.
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No.
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Over the past few years I have had quite a few serious health problems that have affected my relationships with my family, friends, work, and, most of all, my faith. Surgeries and hospitalizations encompassed my months with no end and no answer in sight. I questioned God why he would put me through so much pain and why he couldn’t help my doctors find an answer. I turned away from my faith and fell into a hole. I ignored my family and friends, and lived my life questioning why. A friend of mine from high school sent me a message that was so simple but strong in faith and hope. She pulled me out of the hole and helped me find reason and clarification in my struggles. My faith, my relationships, and my work all rebounded and are stronger than ever. I believe Christ came to my friend and told her she needed to help me. Sometimes God speaks in a whisper… Thankfully I finally listened, and I am healthy and happy again.