FAITHFULNESS BORN AND BORNE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Scripture Passage: Galatians 5: 22-26; Deut 32:3-4 Defining Faithfulness (pistis) in secular antiquity referred to a guarantee (warranty). In Scripture, faith is God's warranty, certifying that the revelation He inbirthed will come to pass (His way). •The reception of the believer by Christ, is presented in these words, “Well done, good and faithful servant…” (Matt 25) •It is often a character trait of dependability and trustworthiness, but it also has the aspect of ‘the long haul’. The....