28-06-26 Sunday Evening Message - "Most Precious Faith"

28/06/26 Sunday evening message by Pastor Augustine Thomas mahima AG church surat at Ichhapore branch Topic - "Most Precious Faith" Livestreaming done by Jenifer. verses used in the sermon भजन संहिता 139:13-14 भजन संहिता 139:15-16 भजन संहिता 139:17-18 1 पतरस 1:23 1 पतरस 1:18-19 2 पतरस 1:1 1 पतरस 1:6-7 1 पतरस 1:8,9 रोमियों 15:13 1 पतरस 5:5-10 याकूब 4:7 2 पतरस 1:3,4 यह वीडियो Mahima AG Church, Surat (Ichhapore branch) में 28 जून, 2026 को दिया गया एक संदेश है। यह विश्वास के सिद्धांतों और मसीही जीवन में इसकी भूमिका पर गहराई से प्रकाश डालता है। संदेश के मुख्य बिंदु: विश्वास की नींव (0:37): पादरी समझाते हैं कि मसीही विश्वास तीन आधारभूत सत्यों पर टिका है: 1. परमेश्वर की रचना: हमें अद्भुत रीति से रचा गया है (भजन संहिता 139:13-14)। 2. छुटकारा: हमें मसीह के बहुमूल्य लहू से खरीदा गया है (1 पतरस 1:18-19)। 3. नया जन्म: हमें परमेश्वर के जीवित वचन द्वारा नया जीवन मिला है (1 पतरस 1:23)। विश्वास का मूल्य और परीक्षा (0:31:31): विश्वास को सोने से भी अधिक बहुमूल्य बताया गया है, जिसे विभिन्न परीक्षाओं (trials) के माध्यम से परखा जाता है (1 पतरस 1:6-7)। यह परीक्षा विश्वास को कमजोर नहीं करती, बल्कि उसे शुद्ध और स्थिर बनाती है। विश्वास का कार्य और परिणाम (0:47:01): चिंता को सौंपना: विश्वास करने वाले अपनी सभी चिंताओं को प्रभु पर डाल देते हैं क्योंकि वह उनकी परवाह करता है (1 पतरस 5:7)। नम्रता: विश्वास हमें परमेश्वर के बलवंत हाथों के नीचे दीनता से रहने की शक्ति देता है (1 पतरस 5:5-6)। शैतान का सामना: परमेश्वर के अधीन रहकर विश्वास के साथ शैतान का सामना करने से वह भाग जाता है (याकूब 4:7)। अंतिम परिणाम (1:00:22): विश्वास का अंतिम प्रतिफल आत्मा का उद्धार और ईश्वरीय स्वभाव का सहभागी बनना है। यह इस जीवन में और भविष्य की अनंत महिमा में भी सहायक है (2 पतरस 1:3-4)। Here Is the comprehensive summary of the sermon “Most Precious Faith” in English: 1. The Foundation of Faith Creator and Redeemer: Christian faith is not based on arbitrary beliefs. It is anchored in a real God who is both our Creator and our Savior. Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Referencing Psalm 139, the speaker emphasizes that every human being is intricately crafted by God in their mother’s womb. Our value is not based on raw physical elements, but on the profound design of the ultimate Artist. The Incorruptible Seed: Believers have experienced a spiritual rebirth, not through perishable things, but through the living and enduring Word of God (the incorruptible seed). We have been bought at an infinite price—the precious, sinless blood of Jesus Christ. 2. The Testing and Value of Faith Equal Precious Faith: The faith given to believers today is just as precious and valuable as the faith possessed by the Apostle Peter and the early disciples. It is granted through the righteousness of Jesus Christ, not by human merit. Tested by Fire: Just as gold is refined in the fire to remove impurities, our faith undergoes various trials. These tests do not destroy true faith; instead, they refine it so that it results in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Believing Without Seeing: While the early apostles saw Jesus physically, modern believers love and trust Him without seeing Him, resulting in an inexpressible and glorious joy. 3. The Actions and Function of Faith Casting All Anxieties: A person walking in true faith relies entirely on God, casting all their worries, burdens, and anxieties onto Him, knowing that He deeply cares for them. Humility and Patience: Faith fosters humility. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Believers do not need to self-promote, aggressively fight for status, or manipulate situations; they patiently wait under God’s mighty hand until He exalts them in due time. Resisting the Devil: True faith enables believers to submit to God and firmly resist the devil. When rooted in private righteousness and spiritual discipline, the believer can stand strong, and the enemy will flee. 4. The Ultimate Reward and Climax A Short Trial for Eternal Glory: The trials and sufferings faced in this world are only temporary (“for a little while”). In contrast, God has called us to His eternal glory. After the suffering, God Himself will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish believers. Divine Provision for This Life: God’s divine power has already granted us everything we need for life and godliness. This includes practical necessities like education, jobs, healing, and guidance. Partakers of the Divine Nature: Through God’s precious and magnificent promises, believers escape the moral corruption and decay of worldly desires. The ultimate destination of our faith is to be transformed into the very image of Jesus Christ, receiving a glorious, incorruptible body free from sin and sickness. The sermon concludes with a congregational prayer and song, asking God to purify, refine, and shape everyone into the spiritual likeness of Jesus Christ.