The life of faith is a spiritual journey beginning at the moment of new birth (regeneration) through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, and continuing onward and upward from spiritual infancy—through the stages of spiritual growth— into maturity and beyond. I refer to it as the journey “from the cross to the crown.”
  
The little book of Titus, one of Paul’s “pastoral epistles,” provides a short-course on the life of faith. As we explore the great and timeless truth contained in this epistle, we will refer again and again to the “life of faith” and the journey “from the cross to the crown,” and to the many promises and provisions supplied by God in His matchless grace for those who choose to live in the light of the cross.
This was the subject of the Spring 2011 Conference in Canberra, Australia.

Gene Cunningham - May 23, 2000

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We have a unique standing with God that we share with His Son . Positional truth -- to be His brethren and of one another -- (1Co 15:22, Col 1:13, Rom 5:1-2, Rom 8:1). We are God's children (1Jo 3:1-3, Joh 1:12). God designed man to rule creation -- Jesus came to do that -- perfect human and God (Heb 2:6-11). We must will to do His will (Jam 4:7-11). Our value is the price that He paid. When Jesus comes "we shall be like Him"; Jesus is not ashamed of us because what we are about ready to become.

Scripture References: Colossians 1:13, James 4:7-11, Hebrews 2:6-11, John 1:12, John 3:1-3, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:1-2

From Series: "Living Sacrifice (1995)"

Romans 12 and specifically Rom 12:1-2 is a pivot point between the doctrinal section and application of the book. This series methodically uses this passage to outline aspects or doctrines of the christian life -- God's provision and our prospect. Our lives can be acceptable to God if we progress on the path He intends. Living Sacrifice presents 12 doctrines: (1) redeeming time; (2) standing (positional truth); (3) self-presentation - availability; (4) approval; (5) service; (6) provision; (7) spiritual warfare; (8) conformity; (9) spiritual advance; (10) renewal; (11) divine guidance; (12) abundant life.

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