"IF ONLY I HAD MORE FAITH!" More than one Christian, young and old, has felt this cry emerge forcefully from the depths of his heart. At a time when doubt, disappointment or difficulty rise like an equinox tide, to overwhelm and grip the believer's soul and paralyze his or her life, it often seems that faith is out of reach, or that it does not respond in a concrete way to what is expected of it. It must also be admitted that it is often the object of very erroneous and defective conceptions. It is presented as something abstract, somewhat mysterious, indefinable, a kind of magic wand before which the problems and difficulties of life evaporate and disappear. Using the life of Abraham, the author shows that the Bible presents faith as the gift of God who grasps the divine promises that are in Christ. It is a living link with God, through which all areas of the believer's daily life can be faced with serenity. In a lively and clear style, we discover the story of a man whom the Bible calls "the friend of God" and "the father of believers". We see him deepen the experience of his faith by drawing from the promises of the Almighty the strength and boldness that allowed him to "see the invisible" and face the unknown of life. Browse the first few pages Author Denis Lane (1929-2017) - Destined for a career in law, he chose to enter the pastoral ministry. Educated at Oak Hill College, he joined the Overseas Missionary Union (founded by Hudson Taylor) in 1960. He served in Southeast Asia as director of that mission for many years, and then spent his retirement writing several books, including "Preaching the Word" and "King in the Storm" (on the prophecy of Ezekiel). Table of contents 1. faith in God 1. This faith begins with God and his Word 2. This personal call is effective 3. A commitment to walk with someone in an intimate relationship 2. Faith and life 1. Abraham learned that faith involves separation 2. Faith means that Abraham discovers God's will for his life 3. Faith means for Abraham that God will do something with him 4. God promises to bless Abraham 5. Abraham will be a source of blessing for others 6. Faith places Abraham under divine protection 7. Abraham discovers that responding to God's call involves an infinite expansion of his life.3 Faith and the Two Worlds 1. The gospel does not solve all the believer's problems in one day 2. The influence that faith has on family life 3. We must be aware of the existence of these two worlds4. Faith in the day of famine5. Faith in the face of family disputes 1. Search for the root cause of the quarrel 2. Secondary causes can aggravate the situation a) Abraham takes the initiative to address the conflict openly b) Abraham acts without anger, as a matter of principle c) Abraham does not deny reality d) Abraham shows generosity e) Abraham loses nothing at all in the end f) Abraham grows spiritually out of the quarrel g) Lot chooses as an unregenerate man: for himself h) Lot decides by setting aside moral or spiritual factors 6. Faith broadens the scope of his vision 7. Faith keeps feet on the ground 8. Faith looks up to heaven and hopes for the future9. Faith in depression10. Faith and "good woman" remedies 1. Sara acts from a pagan conception of God 2. Sara looks around for something to do 3. Sara may sincerely desire to please the one she loves 11. Faith makes a new experience of God 1. A renewed understanding of his nature 2. A new appreciation of divine purposes for us as individuals 3. We understand in new ways what God requires of us 4. A new experience of God allows for new enthusiasm and wonder 12. Faith in the face of the incredible 13. Faith teaches us to pray 1. True intercession is based on true communion with God 2. Abraham needs information about human needs and God's purposes 3. Abraham bases his prayer on the character and justice of God 4. Abraham never loses sight of the fact that God is God 5. In his prayer, Abraham combines respect with boldness14. Faith receives the object of its expectation and interprets a parable 15. Faith undergoes its ultimate test16. Faith in search of a homeland Details Original title: A Man and His GodAuthor: Denis LanePublishing: EuropressePublication: November 2021ISBN: 9781914156069Pages: 189Size: 5,43 x 8,5Format: paperback
