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 - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #24
In Eph 4:11-16, Paul emphasizes spiritual growth and that we benefit from others' gifts in that way. 70 A.D. Jerusalem was destroyed including the Temple. 96 A.D the scripture was complete. Prior to that Prophets and Apostles had direct revelation from God; Pastor-Teacher and Evangelist have replaced them with the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of serving (1Pe 4:10-11).
Scripture References: Ephesians 4:11-16
From Series: "Ephesians"
More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.