Trusting in Jesus

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The Call To Confidence

 

What did the prophet Isaiah predict of Christ?

 

“In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious.” Isaiah 11:10.

 

Note – Paul renders this, “ The Root of Jesse will spring up, and who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him.” Romans 15:12.

 

Why does God wish us to trust in Jesus?

 

“In order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:12. 

 

Drawing Back From The Call

 

How does God regard one who abandons his faith?

 

“But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.” Hebrews 10:38.

 

Is there danger of believers losing hold on Christ?

 

“Because of the increase in wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:12. 

 

Answering The Call

 

What did the Ephesians do upon hearing the gospel?

 

“And you were also included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked with him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.”  Ephesians 1:13.

 

What experience followed this trust in Jesus?

 

“Having believed, you were marked with him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit.”

Verse 13.

 

Note – To trust in Jesus is to believe in Him, to have abiding and unbounded confidence in Him. When such trust exists, the Holy Spirit of promise seals us.

 

What is the gospel to every one that believes?

 

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. First the Jew, then for the Gentiles.”

 

By what does one gain the victory over the world?

 

“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4.

 

What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trails of life?

 

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.

 

What has this firm trust in Jesus led many to do?

 

“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” Revelation 12:11.

 

What did it led Moses to do?

 

“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.”

Verses 24-26.

 

What is promised those who put their complete trust in Jesus?

 

“I tell you the truth,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields – and with them persecutions) and in the age to come, eternal life.  Mark 10:29,30.  

 

What is Jesus able to do?

 

‘To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy.” Jude 24. 

 

Patience Taught and Exemplified

 

What has the Bible to say concerning patience? 

 

“The end of the matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.”

Ecclesiastes 7:8. “And we urge you brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14. “By standing firm you will gain life.”Luke 21:19.

What contrast is drawn between the patient and the hasty in spirit?

 

“A patient man has great understanding. But a quick-tempered man displays folly.”

Proverbs 14:29. 

 

Who are cited as examples of patience?

 

“Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” James 5:10,11.  

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