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 - February 13, 2000

Cross to the Crown #8

Six general Christian responsibilities stem from the works of Grace (Tit 2:11) -- Eternal Life (Rom 6:23, Tit 3:4); God's Grace appeared to teach us; in this God is often silent in our tests so we learn what to leave, how to live (righteously), and what to look for ("the blessed hope") and zealous for good works. (1) Every believer must engage in Bible study (1Ti 4:13; 1Ti 3:16); (2) Confession of sin -- key to fellowship (Pro 28:13); (3) Effective prayer (Eph 6:18, Jam 5:16); (4) Witnessing (1Pe 3:15); (5) Giving (2Co 9:7); (6) Fellowship and communion -- maintaining unity (Eph 4:1-7).

Scripture References: Titus 3:4, Romans 6:23, Titus 2:11, Ephesians 4:1-7, James 5:16, Ephesians 6:18, Proverbs 28:13

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To get from 'the cross to the crown' we need to make decisions to live a life of spiritual dynamics using God's provisions -- His Word and Spirit. This series given in early 2006 before Gene moved back to the States outlines ten aspects of our discipleship.

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