My name is Kezia and I'm from Brazil. Today I was on my bed, searching for a direction, with a worried heart. Then I saw in my white board the word Faith. That shined to me. I thought: " What is faith? Is there a The Bible Project's video about it? And I found it. God brought me here. I understood and remembered He is totally trustful. I heard and prayed and now I'm so much better! Thanks for your obedience talking about God teaches you, it helps me.
Your mind does all your worrying and is a completely wasted emotion, your heart is only a pump and does not "feel" anything short of a coronary. Faith gets you nowhere, and there are no gods so you can stop worrying about that. I just wanted to clear that up for you.
@@jordgubbe9187 I see what you're saying, but what is it as a metaphor meant to represent? I mean it isn't real. As you know a metaphor is simply a language device so Kezia must be experiencing something other than her actual heart. And I suspect that broadly means a conscience like we all have and one that can us make us worry too much and question ourselves in an unhealthy and in the case of believers in an often unnecessary way.
@@jordgubbe9187 OK, but what's wrong with taking anything literally? After all, feelings don't count as a route to truth or as representative of what is or isn't true, they are nebulous at best surely.
Listening to this sermon over and over is not the context of it, dummies. Here is the "bitch slap" pardon my language, to get your attention! It's Time for Action! Get off the fence, the fence is on Satan's property. Literally, die to all your fleshly desires that conflict with walking after our Messiah, live following the will of our heavenly Father, just like our Master did!
@@rudihattingh5041 open reproof is better than hidden love. When a house is on fire, and there are people sleeping in there beds, don't answer a knock, you have to break the door in to wake them up, that's not how I prefer to meet someone, but I am not trying to make friends here, I am trying to make some aware that " repent for the kingdom is at hand', many are in love with this world, and it is passing away, the time is now! to make your decision, die to self, or serve yourself? You can't have it both ways. Agape
Bishop Barron is my rock, with Tim becoming a real beacon and foundational stone in an ever maturing faith journey. Thank You, Lord for sending these messengers of faith.
Wow, incredible sermon. I've never heard a pastor welcome doubt and "poking and prodding" of the Christian faith before. Your perspective on faith is inspiring and enlightened, Thank you so much Dr. Tim! God Bless You.
What he is describing as poking and prodding is asking the Holy Spirit questions as you read scripture because it is He who brings understanding or insight or "seeing". Faith really begins with scripture then it progresses to seeing because you asked and the connections came. In very simple and uncomplicated terms, faith is seeing an unseen reality. It is the Word and the Spirit working together. That's where faith comes from.
Right on the money. This message needs to be shared in short as you are sharing the gospel and the full response to the gospel in obedience to Jesus. Many non-believers, atheist agnostic skeptics know full well what faith is on these terms as it takes a lot more faith to be an atheist among other statuses then it takes to be a Christian.
"Now faith is that which sub-stands, (Greek: hupo-stasis, sub-stance) things hoped for..." Faith supports hope. In Mk. 11:22 Jesus says, not "Have faith in God," but rather, "Have God's faith." Greek "Echete pistin Theou."
@@gL1135 Saving faith is the gift of God. It is not something we are born with or can muster up. Saving faith is not a work of the flesh, but of the Holy Spirit. Why do you need me to explain Scripture? These are Jesus' words, not mine.
The Lord God used this message to pierce through my heart and surrender all unfaithfulness to him. This elementary lesson about faith was something I completely missed and therefore, struggled in my walk in it. Thank you for this video and God bless you abundantly for acting on your faith to serve Him.
We live with ourselves all our lives and come to know and doubt what we are capable of while falling short in the understanding of just who Jesus is and what He is capable of. "..able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,"
Leah Chavez I just recently was taught by the Holy Ghost. This is my urgent message for the world. Whosoever can receive it. Bless you Leah. Everybody needs to know this! The whole world is drunk on the doctrines of Babylon! INCLUDING and ESPECIALLY the visible Christian church. PLEASE if you can sense the deadness of the institutional churches and different ministries but can't put your finger on it. I'm pleading with you to understand something very important here. The mainstream Christian system is not of God. Rev 17:5 - "Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots, And Abominations Of The Earth." Mystery Babylon The Great is the Vatican - “And the woman which thou sawest, is that great Citie which reigneth ouer the kings of the earth.” - Rev 17:18 And she has harlot daughters which represent the protestant churches. And “the Abominations Of The Earth” are corrupt scriptures. And the final bible that will unite all faiths is called Wormwood/the Abomination of desolation. cvillebiblebaptist.com/AdultEducation/Vatican%20and%20United%20Nations%20Bible.pdf And Jesus Christ is calling His people out. Rev 18:4 “And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:” The most important thing to understand is that GOD CAN BE TRUSTED to preserve His word for every generation forever as He promises us in Psalms 12:6-7 and you do not need men to teach you. 1 John 2:27 “But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.” It’s vital to know, especially right now, that God has kept His word in tact. There is still an every word testimony with us! The following clip by Reg Block is what the Lord used to open my eyes to the truth of Gods promises in Mark 13:31, Psalm 12:6-7, Psalms 138:2, and Matt 4:4 and so on. It’s not more lifeless information. It is powerful and life changing and I’m grateful for it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tAMOquyQu-8.html The next video is a lesson by John Doerr on the pure word of God in the English language, which is found in the av1611 kjv. This is a much different testimony than the King James bible you are able to easily find in the churches and the so called "Christian bookstores". Please pray and genuinely take this before the Lord. He will show you. (Prepare to be attacked once you start down this path) The devil and his ministers don’t want this going out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C9lIWdQ0rc0.html I prayed a long time to know what the truth was, because over the years I grew increasingly confused, frustrated, misguided and so on.. But like most of us, I kept returning to church Sunday after next hoping something would change. If I sang more, prayed harder, got more involved, etc, ...maybe something would give. But nothing ever did. I must have walked a thousand isles. It had gotten to a point where a friend at the time said, “just try and sing". He meant well, but it was always disingenuous so I never did. Long story short - my whole Christian life was that way until recently. (powerless) God has since opened my eyes and I trust Him alone. I really hope this reaches somebody. If this is you... honestly, please look into what I’m saying. God is rich in mercy and His patience is unmatched. He's been drawing me for a long time. Maybe He’s drawing you too and this is the message you needed. This link is a series of interviews between Reg Block and John Doerr that go in depth regarding Johns trip to England for the purposes of co-producing three films: A lamp in the dark, Tares among the wheat and A bridge to babylon. The three films (free to watch), cover the history of the bible. More specifically the preservation of Gods word and the measures that have been taken to cast doubt on, and ultimately destroy it. (it's a treasure of information for the Saints) - find the first interview to start on. ru-vid.com/show-UCIfGUbjTsGu1dfoNqYUZzmgvideos here is one very final clip on the "servants of Lucifer" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DuVTlYYos0c.html "(if it were possible,) they shall deceiue the very elect.” It’s imperative to understand that the av1611 is much different than the 1769 KJV that most believe is the true 1611 but is not. The KJV only movement doesn’t use the authorized version of 1611 either. This is the bible that Rome has been trying to destroy and cast doubt on since its inception. Everything, from the gun powder plot to false rumours of King James being gay. It contains all the prophecies in tact. Things like, what is the mark of the beast, what is wormwood, who and what is Antichrist, who are Leviathan and Behemoth representations of, and so on. If the scriptures are broken, the prophets are killed and the church can’t hear what the Spirit is saying. freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.” Matt 10:8
Always love Tim’s teaching, but did anybody else have goosebumps listening to Micah read the word?? WOW!!! Never heard anyone read scripture like that! Anointed for it! Micah, consider doing an audio book of the Bible! For Heaven’s sake, literally.
I am so thankful to the one who recorded these sermons and have shared them with others. I never would’ve heard such teachings if it had not been for you. Thank God for you and for Tim Mackie, the excellent teacher!
Dear Tim, thanks for untangling these big topics that seemed unreasonable to me. By the love of Jesus, I’m coming together with the messages and becoming a part of me. I love what you do for Jesus. Thank you!
43:55 Thank you, Tim. For your years of academic effort, the precipitated lucidity of overview, ("...Kool Aid at the door...sexual preservation in the light of The World vs the community of Believers, wonderful et cetera!). We support you, The Bible Project ALL THE WAY!
Dr. Mackie is exactly right that faith is action not just simply belief. Faith as defined by Apostle Paul in Romans is “active obedience” or a response to your belief. Dr. Mackie gives such great examples like the flower blooming after the snow as metaphor of Jesus’ resurrection! He is such a great teacher! Thanks Dr. Mackie!
I love Tims delivery and they way the brings The Word alive for me, as an English person I have never experiance Church in this way, and gave up trying...... I would love to know if anyone knows of a Church like this in the UK...I would love Pastor Tim to create a CD of him singing the Hebrew preyers it is so beautiful and moving.... Many Thanks Susie
Start one yourself if you can't find one. You don't need much more than a couch, a Bible and a few friends. Start with one of Tim's videos weekly... Just a thought.
I feel the full weight of obedience as faith is described to me… following Jesus becomes more difficult the more I learn about it. I feel my faith is so weak and petty. I pray God will save me from being tempted beyond what I can bear.
I was thinking about whether faith is based on reason or on something else when listening. I would rather say it is based on experience. You would only sit down on an "invisible" chair if you trusted the person guiding you there. So faith is based on the experience you made with that person. (Tim was trusting himself and the audience who told him to step a bit to the left.) If you experienced that this person was trustworthy then when you have to trust again, you have reason to think it is safe trusting the person even though you don't know if it is actually safe. Having faith in God is similar. You hear the word/gospel which makes curious. But trust does not develop from reading alone, because you would trust only people whom you know. That is why I think each one of us have to make their own experience with God and see that he is trustworthy. Then only you can reason that God will do something for you, which is yet unseen. So faith is the result of a relationship with God that starts with a word of truth about Him. That is the thought covered by the different translations of Hebrews 11:1 in my opinion. Else faith was only rational. God bless, Thomas
I thank GOD that I came across The Bible Project and now Tim's sermons. My children have learned so much about the bible thanks to The Bible Project. I've learned SO much from Tim's sermons - and I LOVE watching them, they're never boring and always give me a new way of looking at things I either thought I understood or helped me to understand things I've struggled with. Tim helps wash away the dust of the world every day so I can focus on Jesus. God bless you Tim and your family! Thank you from me and my family!
I started a quest a number of years ago that I called the mechanics of faith and this is the best explanation that I could find. With me it was the failure to make the connection between belief and action even though I used an example of turning on electric light as being an example of faith.
Faith: Reason rooted in the evidence of promises past kept, that fuels future assurances. If you desire faith, seek something that keeps it's promises.
Faith begins with a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...as we build our relationship with God over time, we learn to trust in his calling in our day to day lives. A relationship with God requires learning and understanding his Word in the Bible and praying to him everyday so that He can bless our life and help us live according to His will.
Tim, thank you for your faith teachings made available to us. The word never grows old and the teaching is always relevant. Always ready to open eyes. Bless you.
It is extraordinary sermon about faith. It indeed require rational understanding which derive from God, which let us meet Him and understand Him more once we search him.
Thank you so much for your lessons. This is no ordinary sermon... but extraordinary in-depth study. There is no excuse not to be literally shaken up by the verses in the Bible which can fix us firmly in our Christian faith.
Faith is tied to the kingdom, "the here, not not yet fully". A Christian lives by faith knowing Jesus has enacted his Kingdom, and yet the world has not been completely transformed.
I know your comment is 9 months old, but welcome back to this awesome video. I would just like to say: He has a doctorate lol. He is a subject matter expert and VERY versed in this, which is just...so awesome of a change
Ohh Tim! Spot on w faith, sexual morality, relationships restoration and forgiveness. I lived fake Christian life and this teaching confirms I was wrong and need Jesus grace and faith to live in faith and choices
Beautiful reading of Hebrews 11, Thank you Micah. May YAHUAH bless Bro Tim as he continues to seek and teach the Truth, not shrinking back when the ruach connects obedience to the Shabbat, Feasts and dietary commands. By faith we believe the Word and set aside the doctrines of men for this is not our home...we are looking for a better land like Avraham.
Dr. Mackie, I needed to hear this teaching now. I know you’re no longer at the church but I do hope our comments are relayed to you somehow. It’s wonderful that your lesson began with a reading of the whole chapter to set the table - that is, help put things in perspective. (BTW- Micah’s interpretation was BRILLIANT!! BP should hire him to create an audio bible). Faith is such a fluid thing for me - sometimes it’s easier to possess while other times it’s nearly impossible. Hearing this lesson strengthens my ability to remain faithful and my understanding of the ebbs and flows. Thanks so much.
Have never heard Faith explained like this, great message and especially love the metaphors employed in it even though I live along the equator and can only imagine winter and spring. Haha However i do feel that Reason itself can be really tricky at times, having done a few modules of philosophy in Uni. There seems to be so many - I would say - adequate reasonings not to believe in Yahweh out there. But nevertheless I really learnt something from this video! 😊
Paul Ng Scriptures say, and I fully have faith, that YaHWeH’s Creation speaks aloud of Him! Only YaHWeH could have created everything the way it is. Just my opinion and you are entitled to your own. Some people would be excited for you to have gorgeous weather all the time whereas others really enjoy seasons. May God continue to Bless you richly.
Yo this is 3 years late so idk if you'll ever see this, but I'm a super big fan of philosophy, and sometimes it can definitely be challenging and seen like reason is anti religion. I'd really recommended checking out William Lane Craig. He is genuinely one of the best philosophers ive ever run into and posits some of the most convincing arguments for Christianity and the existence of God AND has incredible conversations and debates with prominent atheist thinkers like Christopher Hitchens. Seriously great guy to check out for philosophy and reason relating to the existence of God!
Tim you are sooo cool.I'm watching this from Africa Kenya,Nairobi a suburb called Komarock.I've been watching your videos and bible project. You bring a new perspective of the bible I've never heard.I hear and I've read Gods Loves us but don't feel it(I'm a "christian") but when I hear you I'm like wow!Gods loves me.Im thankful for you
Royal Prince Ndane God does love you so much He let His only Son die a heinous death for you! Spend quiet time alone and pray for His Spirit to be felt in you and I’ll bet you will feel Him! Have you ever seen a beautiful animal or sunset and felt a chill?! That’s God!
