“But without faith it is impossible to please Him.” (Hebrews 11:61 KJV).
Attempting to isolate a singular and simple point of focus to encourage and teach all, especially those who do not have any background or exposure to knowledge of the Word, I came to the concept of faith…and the question of whether or not Messiah will find faith on the earth when He returns. Although singular, it is NOT a simple topic. In fact, it probably drops me into the proverbial deep end of the pool as it may prove to be controversial.
Since we are living in a time in which it is no longer considered the “norm” to have a stable nuclear home with both parents and their children living together, it has also impacted believers’ ability to transmit our faith from one generation to another. Most denominational churches have seen a sharp decline in membership, as even children raised “in” the church do not continue as adults. Many people, both those that remain in membership in churches and many of those who have left, consider that their childhood training is an adequate understanding of their faith. Barna Research projects, among other resources, have consistently shown this is not true as the familiarity and knowledge of His Word has greatly declined. Recently, I have spoken with people who even ...
