Saving Faith

One of the cornerstones of Christian thinking is the idea of justification by faith alone. We find it all throughout Paul's writings; to have right standing with God doesn't come by way of our own religious performance, but instead is given to us as a result of faith. But what exactly is faith? It's not mere wishful thinking or blind optimism, but a confident trust grounded in the historical reality of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. We're reminded that faith is both rational and relational - it's based on evidence, yet it draws us into a dynamic relationship with God. As we reflect on Hebrews 11:1, we're encouraged to see faith as 'the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.' This faith empowers us to live differently, just as it did for the heroes of faith mentioned in Hebrews. In this message, Colby invites us to consider: are we truly living by faith, or are we still relying on our own strength and sight?