Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Faith or Feeling

Upon what conditions has God promised us cleansing and the forgiveness of our sins? BR-ASI9 377.6

“But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. . . . If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:7-9. BR-ASI9 377.7

Upon what is genuine, saving faith based? BR-ASI9 377.8

“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17. BR-ASI9 377.9

Note.—Intelligent faith as to what God will do for us must be gained by what God’s word says. Faith is distinct from presumption. To have abiding confidence in the promise of God is faith; but presumption may rest entirely on feeling or desire. Feeling cannot therefore be relied on in the matter of faith. Faith is a pure belief, a confiding trust, in the promises of God, irrespective of feeling. This perfect trust enables one to surmount difficulties under the most trying circumstances, even when the feelings are depressed or well-nigh crushed. BR-ASI9 377.10

What was the cause of Peter’s sinking after he had started to meet the Saviour on the stormy sea? BR-ASI9 378.1

“And immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” Matthew 14:31. BR-ASI9 378.2

With what is it our privilege to be filled? BR-ASI9 378.3

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Romans 15:13. BR-ASI9 378.4