INTRODUCTION
A disturbing trend seen too often in many churches is the apparent apathy of many Christians...
- We go thru motions.
- We lead lives to quiet desperation.
God desires more for us (Romans 15:13)
Sometimes when we slump the answer for us is to get back to the basics / fundamentals.
ENERGIZE YOUR FAITH
1. Faith is essential (Hebrews 11:6, John 8:24)
2. The Word produces faith (Romans 10:17)
FORTIFY YOUR "HOPE"
1. Hope is necessary to persevere (Romans 8:25)
2. Hope is necessary for our motivation to become pure (1John 3: 2-3)
3. Hope is necessary to increase opportunities to evangelize (1Pe 3:15)
4. The Word of God was written to produce hope (Romans 15:4)
ACTIVATE YOUR "LOVE"
1. Expressing love gives us "assurance" of our salvation (1 John 3:14)
2. Expressing love assures us that God will answer our prayers (1 John 3:22)
3. Expressing love reassures us that we abide in God, and He in us - (1John 4:7-8)
ENHANCE YOUR "JOY"
1. Joy is an essential element of what constitutes the Kingdom of God - (Romans 14:17)
2. Joy lightens the burden of trials in this life - (1 Peter 6:9)
3. It is often the loss of this virtue that is most evident in the lives of many Christians!
ENJOY YOUR "PEACE"
1. Another crucial element constituting the Kingdom of God (Romans 14:17)
2. Peace with brethren contributes to receiving peace from peace from God (2 Corinthians 13:11)
3. And having peace with God has a positive effect in our peace with our enemies (Proverbs 16:7)
