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When faith is real

Brendan Looyenga·2024-05-01
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How do you know that you have faith? And if you think that you do have faith, how do you know that it’s real, not just something that comes with growing up in a Christian home?  These are good questions for every believer, but perhaps especially for young people who are on the brink of making confession of faith. Saying to the elders and the church “I believe” is a significant thing. But at the end of the day, they will largely be trusting that you are expressing a real, heartfelt confidence in...

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Brendan Looyenga
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2024-05-01

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Beacon Lights
Scripture References
James 2:14-18Mark 2:1-12Philippians 2:31 Timothy 11 Corinthians 1Matthew 6:21
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