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Knowledge Through Faith - Evangelical Caucus/Devotional
Gracetoyou.org ^ | John MacArthur, Grace Community Church

Posted on 11/05/2026 3:53:05 AM PST by metmom

"By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible."

God’s greatest truths are discovered by simple faith.

As a man or woman of faith, you have insights into life that unbelievers can't know. You know how the physical universe began, where it is heading, and how it will end. You know Who governs the universe and how you fit into the total scheme of things. You know why you exist and how to invest your life in matters of eternal consequence.

Unbelievers can't possibly appreciate those things because "a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised" (1 Cor. 2:14).

Some of the most basic issues of life remain a mystery to most people because they refuse God's counsel. For example, the most brilliant thinkers have never agreed on the origin of the universe. Theirs is a futile attempt to explain what is beyond the realm of scientific investigation.

But such things aren't beyond the realm of knowing—if a person is willing to be taught by God's Word. For the Bible clearly states that God spoke the physical universe into existence, creating visible matter from what was non-physical or invisible (Rom. 4:17). No humans observed that event. It cannot be measured or repeated. It must be taken by faith.

Any attempt to explain the origin of the universe or the nature of man apart from God's Word is foolhardy. The unregenerate mind, no matter how brilliant it might be, cannot fathom such things.

So never feel you have to apologize for trusting God's Word. Let the confidence of the psalmist be yours: "I have more insight than all my teachers, for Thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, because I have observed Thy precepts" (Ps. 119:99-100).

Suggestions for Prayer

-Read Genesis 1-2 as a reminder of the power and wisdom of God in creating the universe. From those chapters select specific things to praise Him for.

For Further Study

-Memorize Psalm 19:1. Can you think of ways that the natural creation brings glory to God? (See also Romans 1:18-20.)


TOPICS: Evangelical Christian; Theology; Worship
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1 posted on 11/05/2026 3:53:05 AM PST by metmom
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Studying God’s Word ping


2 posted on 11/05/2026 3:54:01 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!)
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To: metmom

Nehemiah reconstructs Jerusalem... are we there?


3 posted on 11/05/2026 4:48:05 AM PST by Clutch Martin ("The dawn cracks hard like a bull whip and it ain't takin' no lip from the night before" Tom Waits)
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To: metmom

You rang?

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Hebrews 11:6


4 posted on 11/05/2026 8:43:08 AM PST by Hebrews 11:6
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To: Clutch Martin

I don’t see a Nehemiah in the USA today. Regretfully, we have a nation of left-wing goats. Reconstructing our nation will be a long road. Sadly, in my humble opinion, we don’t have the Republican leaders to do it.


5 posted on 11/05/2026 8:46:25 AM PST by RetiredArmy (The Bible speaks truth! Don't believe it, you do so at your own peril. You'd better be right!!)
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To: Clutch Martin

P.S. What America needs is a Savior named Jesus of Nazareth!!!


6 posted on 11/05/2026 8:47:44 AM PST by RetiredArmy (The Bible speaks truth! Don't believe it, you do so at your own peril. You'd better be right!!)
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