Work in progress, so here's what I'm thinking...
To present in concept God's reality.
- To demonstrate in action this same reality.
- To continually repent -- that is to change my point of view to match God's revealed reality and will.
To seek His will, His Wisdom, His kingdom -- His reality. e.g. read the Bible, pray, listen.
I think the word repentance is not limited to the cessation or renouncing of, or righteous action in place of an already known sin.
It may be the immediate acceptance of a newly presented revelation. Does it matter?
And faith is the exercising of man's God-given free will to come into alignment in belief and action with God's reality.
Faith is a choice. Any may exercise faith. Not all, will choose to.
God empowers you to make the choice. You have free will. God can take action to bring that choice to you. The choice is up to man.
I think a quality presentation of God's kingdom will make it easier for people to choose to believe, to have faith.
I also think that once a person has accepted Jesus, and receives the Holy Spirit, God's indwelling presence, that He will speak to them, making clear the truth, and greatly aiding faith.
comments?
Hmm.. This does mean I need to study Rom 12:3 - what's he mean God assigned measure of faith?
