“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV)
So many things involve faith in today’s world. I have faith that my truck will start when I turn the key. I have faith that Walmart will continue to supply me with bagels. I have faith that Kentucky will go undefeated this year (currently 19-0). But faith within Christianity is a little different. And that’s the type of faith that will be investigated in this post.
“By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command.” (Hebrews 11:3 TNIV) Through faith, Christians are “saved.” (See Ephesians 2:8). Faith is an essential part of being a high school Christian. In fact, faith is the first requirement to be a high school Christian. In reality, it is the only requirement.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV)
So whoever believes in Jesus (God’s son that he gave) will have “eternal” life. That seems too easy. But it really is that simple. This kind faith in Jesus gives me, and anyone who accepts it, eternal life in heaven. But wait, there has to be more. Right? Most Christians would tell you “no.”
The only requirement to being a Christian is a genuine faith in Jesus. Genuine faith, however, encompasses more than a mere belief. “…A person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.” (James 2:24 NIV) “…Faith without deeds is dead.” (James 2:26) So faith involves more than just a belief. Faith must be accompanied with deeds in order to ensure salvation. Fortunately, true faith is characterized by its good deeds. So if you truly believe in Jesus, deeds are sure to follow.
A complete faith in Jesus is the first and only requirement to be a high school Christian. I hope that this post is an accurate representation of God’s message to what a complete faith is. I have based my interpretation on Scripture alone, and not on this world’s view. I also hope that anyone who is reading this can either gain a better understanding of what a being a high school Christian really encompasses or, be encouraged as a Christian to let your actions reflect your faith.
*Further reading: Hebrews 11, James 2:14-26, Matthew 21:18-22, Matthew 14:22-36, 1 Peter 1:3-9
So many things involve faith in today’s world. I have faith that my truck will start when I turn the key. I have faith that Walmart will continue to supply me with bagels. I have faith that Kentucky will go undefeated this year (currently 19-0). But faith within Christianity is a little different. And that’s the type of faith that will be investigated in this post.
“By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command.” (Hebrews 11:3 TNIV) Through faith, Christians are “saved.” (See Ephesians 2:8). Faith is an essential part of being a high school Christian. In fact, faith is the first requirement to be a high school Christian. In reality, it is the only requirement.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV)
So whoever believes in Jesus (God’s son that he gave) will have “eternal” life. That seems too easy. But it really is that simple. This kind faith in Jesus gives me, and anyone who accepts it, eternal life in heaven. But wait, there has to be more. Right? Most Christians would tell you “no.”
The only requirement to being a Christian is a genuine faith in Jesus. Genuine faith, however, encompasses more than a mere belief. “…A person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.” (James 2:24 NIV) “…Faith without deeds is dead.” (James 2:26) So faith involves more than just a belief. Faith must be accompanied with deeds in order to ensure salvation. Fortunately, true faith is characterized by its good deeds. So if you truly believe in Jesus, deeds are sure to follow.
A complete faith in Jesus is the first and only requirement to be a high school Christian. I hope that this post is an accurate representation of God’s message to what a complete faith is. I have based my interpretation on Scripture alone, and not on this world’s view. I also hope that anyone who is reading this can either gain a better understanding of what a being a high school Christian really encompasses or, be encouraged as a Christian to let your actions reflect your faith.
*Further reading: Hebrews 11, James 2:14-26, Matthew 21:18-22, Matthew 14:22-36, 1 Peter 1:3-9
