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The Importance of Faith—Growing in the Knowledge of God
Simply knowing about God is not enough; it is insufficient to withstand the storms of this world. Our faith must be deeply rooted in Christ, just as Jesus described in the Parable of the Sower.
Among the four types of soil He mentioned, two stand out: the seeds sown by the wayside and those sown on stony ground. The seeds that fell by the wayside represent those who neither experience God nor truly take in His Word. On the other hand, the seeds sown on stony ground refer to those who initially receive God’s Word with joy, but because they lack a deeper understanding and experience of Him—having never truly connected with Him—they fall away when faced with hardships and challenges.
This is why we must root ourselves in the fountain of God. The more we know Him, the more we will understand His power, and the stronger our faith will become. Reading the Bible and praying are the first steps to knowing God, but they are also the journey to understanding Him deeply. And on this journey, there is a key: “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—” (John 14:16).
This key is to live a godly life through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. When we encounter passages in Scripture that we do not understand, the Holy Spirit moves within us to bring revelation. When we pray “the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” (Romans 8:26). When we face trials and suffering in life, God brings us comfort and direction through the Holy Spirit. And this precious gift of the Holy Spirit is freely given to those who ask: “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” (Luke 11:13).
Once we receive the Holy Spirit, we will naturally be assured of God’s presence. Through the Holy Spirit, we can know Him even more deeply. Only by relying on God we can overcome the trials of this world and the weaknesses of our own flesh. God is not merely a figure in stories, nor is He only the God spoken of by others or just the God of our parents. He is the living God, and He draws near to all who seek Him.
Let our spiritual lives grow in Him, and let God become our own God.
We warmly welcome you to our upcoming Spring 2025 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation (ESSC). You can also join us for the Spring 2025 ESSC via online streaming.
Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:50 PM to 8:10 PM
Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, 2025 9:00 AM to 8:10 PM
Sunday, April 20, 2025 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.
Please find our church location below:
4N550 Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
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In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday) services online or in-person.
Friday Evening Service: 7:50PM – 9:00PM
Saturday Morning Service: 10:50AM – 12:00Noon
Saturday Afternoon Service: 1:30PM – 2:40PM
Email us at ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org
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