The Marks Of True Faith: 3.Total Dependence Upon God - Zac Poonen
Summary
True faith requires total dependence upon God, meaning one relies entirely on Christ's sacrifice for forgiveness, not on personal works. This principle must extend to the entire Christian life, requiring constant reliance on the Holy Spirit for growth in personal, family, and ministry areas. A lack of this total dependence leads to stagnation and inability to function correctly, much like a body part disconnected from the brain.
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Faith is defined as a helpless dependence upon God, illustrated by the branch that only produces fruit because it remains connected to the tree's sap. Believers should avoid comparing themselves to others, recognizing that all ability comes from Christ, not personal experience or knowledge. True faith means acknowledging one's helplessness and remaining connected to the Head, Christ, to be useful to the body.
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