Faith

The Identifying Marks of a Christian is a six-part series looking at the qualities that should be evident in the life of someone who follows Christ. We begin with faith—not simply believing that God exists, but trusting the truth God has revealed and allowing that truth to shape the way we live. Faith recognizes the reality and purposes of God, our need for redemption, and Jesus Christ as God’s answer to that need. It moves beyond simply knowing or agreeing with these truths to personally trusting and embracing them as the Holy Spirit works in us. And when that happens, faith changes how we see ourselves, our lives, and the world around us. In Christ, we are no longer defined by what we once were; we are new creations, learning to live and walk in the new reality God has given us.