Faith and Works: Rowing With Both Oars

What does it really mean to believe God, not just believe in Him? In this message, Tina Howard continues the "Believe God" series by walking through the life of Abraham, tracing how his faith became the model for every believer after him. From the call to leave Ur, to the moment God accounted his faith as righteousness, to the working partnership between faith and works, Tina unpacks what it looks like to be fully persuaded that God means what He says. This message is part of an ongoing series, and Tina shares how confirmation keeps showing up around it, from a guest pastor's message on faith to a story from her own pastor's recent trip to Eswatini about the meaning of true submission to a king. It's a timely reminder that when we treat God's word as the final authority in our lives, our faith takes on a whole new weight and our influence grows because of it. What you'll learn: • The difference between believing in God and truly believing God • Why Abram and Terah's stop in Haran is a picture of compromise and settling for less than God's best • How Abraham's faith was "accounted to him for righteousness" and what that accounting language really means • Why the works of Abraham were simply believing God, not religious performance • How faith and works function together, like two oars rowing in the same direction • Why your faith produces works, but your works don't earn your salvation Key Scriptures: • Hebrews 11:1, 8 • Genesis 11:27-31, Genesis 12:1-3 • Galatians 3:6-11, Galatians 3:29 • Romans 10:9-10 • John 8:37-39 • James 2:14-24 • Deuteronomy 28 If you've ever wondered whether your faith is producing anything, this message will challenge you to examine what you truly believe God for, and then to let that belief move you into action. Faith and works were never meant to work alone. Together, they carry you forward into everything God has planned for your life. If this message encouraged you, give it a like, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next. New messages every Tuesday at 9:11 AM.