Faith In God and His Word, The Establishment and Prosperity of His People

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith in God and His Word for the establishment and prosperity of His people, using the example of Jehoshaphat's reliance on God during an invasion. It distinguishes between various kinds of faith, highlighting that true saving faith is a gift from God, rooted in grace, and directed towards the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The sermon also underscores the necessity of believing in God's promises and the prophetic word as revealed through Scripture, which points to Christ as the ultimate object of faith and salvation.