Chapter 22

Having Faith in God

1. Faith and Hope
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   2. What Faith Is
      • Faith involves believing in God
      • We must also trust in God
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   4. What to Have Faith For
      • Have faith that God will fulfill what he promises
      • Have faith that God will care for you
      • Have faith that God will do what you ask
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   6. The Importance of Faith
      • By faith we stand firm
      • Faith produces obedience to God
      • Faith produces work in service to God
      • Faith is vital to prayer, for God to grant requests
      • If we have faith nothing will be impossible
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   8. Hope in God
      • Set your hope on God’s care
      • Set your hope on Jesus Christ’s return and what will follow
      • Hope is vital for faith

2. What Not to Do
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   2. Do Not Lack Faith
      • Do not be lacking in faith
      • Do not doubt
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   4. Do Not Be Afraid (I): Instructions
      • Do not be afraid – trust in God
      • Do not be afraid – be strong and courageous
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   6. Do Not Be Afraid (II): Reasons
      • God is far more powerful than our enemies
      • God is always with his people
      • God helps his people
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   8. Do Not Worry
      • Do not worry – trust God with your concerns
      • Do not worry about the cares of this life, for God will provide
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   10. Do Not Trust in Other Things
       • Do not trust in other people, but rather trust in God
       • Do not trust in yourself
       • Do not trust in riches

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