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Behind the Scenes of Faith

TEXT: 1 Kings 18:20-46

BEHIND THE SCENES OF FAITH
1 Kings 18:20-46 (ESV)

 FAITH IS PRODUCED BY WILLINGNESS
 1 Kings 17:1,18:1, and 18:20-22, and Exodus 32:4-5

Albert Mohler: “Convictions are not merely beliefs we hold; they are those beliefs that hold us in their grip. Without conviction, nothing really matters, and nothing of significance is passed on. Without conviction you might be able to manage, but you cannot really lead.”

ANDREAS BODENSTEIN VON KARLSTADT: “God is as small in me as my reverence of idols is great.”

FAITH IS PRODUCED BY KNOWLEDGE
 1 Kings 18:36, 18:30-32, and 18:36 again

Calvin: "we shall possess a right definition of faith if we call it a firm and certain knowledge of God's benevolence toward us, founded upon the truth of the freely given promise in Christ, both revealed to our minds and sealed upon our hearts through the Holy Spirit" 

FAITH IS PRODUCED BY RISK
1 Kings 18:36-37

Lewis Sperry Chafer: “It is not the size of the man. It is not the size of the dream. It is the size of the God who gives the man the dream.”

FAITH IS PRODUCED BY PRAYER
 1 Kings 18:41-46 

Life lesson from Elijah: God chose you to be the lead actor in your story… and that story has a purpose

James 5:17-20 and Romans 10:14-15

BEHIND THE SCENES OF FAITH

William Carey: “Expect great things; attempt great things.