Subject: what comes first hope or faith |
Bible Note: Hi geostephone, Here is an easy one: prove it with Scripture or we won't believe it! 2 Tim. 3:16 (NASB) All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; Psalm 119:160 (NASB) The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. Just saying that “hope” precedes “faith”, with out supporting your hypothesis, with biblical evidence, is useless information on a Bible study forum. As 2 Timothy says, Scripture is profitable, not individual assumptions. What we personally think or assume doesn’t convey any authority; it’s what the Lord says through His Word, the Bible that counts. I don't mean to sound curt but what would be the authority behind your statement as you understand it, and why should we believe what you say apart from God’s Word? “Don’t give up”, just support you statement with biblical facts; maybe you can convince me that there is more Scripture in God’s Word that I have overlooked in favor of your synopsis. Enjoy the forum, CDBJ |