Faith Unto Salvation

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1Peter 1:5

Insights

Faith is an incredible gift bestowed upon us by God. Faith is direct revelation from God that gives us understanding of His Word and of His will. Through faith, we are brought into a loving relationship with our Creator, and it is by faith that we receive the gift of salvation. This precious gift is not earned or achieved by our own efforts; rather, it is through the power of God working in us. For our part, we simply believe what He has revealed.

The Apostle Peter reminds us that we are kept by the power of God through faith. This powerful truth reveals that our salvation is not a fleeting or temporary state, but a secure and enduring promise. When we hear the Word of God, God confirms the truth of what we hear through faith. This direct revelation from confirms in our hearts we have heard truth from God and enables us to be fully persuaded that His truth is believable.

What we believe about God’s Word is not rooted in blind optimism or wishful thinking. It is grounded in the direct revelation from God. Through faith, we are fully convinced that He will save us if we believe that His will is best for us.

Believing with full persuasion that God is right, that He has provided the free gift of salvation, and that He will save anyone who believes in Him will result is personal salvation. By the power of God, salvation is possible. He is the only one who can do what is necessary to save our souls.

By the power of God, we understand what He has done, we understand our complete dependence on Him, we understand there is nothing we can do, we understand He alone paid for our sins, we understand He alone changes us by new birth, and we understand He alone must give us eternal life.

Salvation is experienced when we understand and believe what is revealed to us about the power of God. When we believe the direction revelation from God of His power, promise, and assurance to save us, we are instantly saved by His power according to His promise.

Through faith, the revelation of God’s power, we are saved. We must only believe that He can do what He reveals to us.

Ingredients

• Prayer
• Faith from God
• Belief

Instructions

1. Prayer: Heavenly Father, reveal to me your power and all that you have done to make salvation of my soul possible. Give me faith so I can understand what to believe in.
2. Read John 3:16; Romans 5:8; John 3:15; 1Timothy 1:15; Ephesians 2:8-9
3. Believe. I believe in you. I believe in your desire and promise to save me eternal condemnation. I believe in your love for me.

Nutritional Value

Believing in the power and promise of God results in receiving eternal life. Believing in God’s promise results being saved from bondage to sin and eternal condemnation. Believing in God’s power to do what He promises results in being born again spiritually, made new in your spirit, and establishing a relationship with Jesus Christ that will never end.

Cherry Supreme Pie

• 1 3⁄4 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (28 ounce) can cherry pie filling

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tbsp sugar.
2. Spread on bottom of 9 x 9″ baking pan to form a crust.
3. Mix the whipped cream topping.
4. Beat in the softened cream cheese into the whipped cream a little at a time.
5. Add the remaining sugar and vanilla until well blended.
6. Pour and smooth on the crust.
7. Top with the cherry pie filling.
8. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 3 hours.