RUTH, NAOMI & THE FRUITS OF FAITH

RUTH 3-4

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

By the fruits of faith I am not just talking about salvation. Salvation IS by faith- that is certain but then the Bible says, “The JUST [that is, the saved ones] - shall live by faith.” So here is the story of three saved people- one a backslider, one a convert from heathenism, and one a Christian businessman and we see the fruits of faith in their lives.

 

I. SEEKING REST

 

1. The Instruction [3:1-5] “go to the Kinsman Redeemer”

 

2. The Acceptation [3:6-15] “leave it in His hands”

 

3. The Expectation [3:16-18] “Expect Him to see it through” compare 3:13 with Philippians 1:6

 

II. SEEKING RIGHTS

 

1. The Boldness [4:1-4]

 

2. The Business [4:5-10]

 

3. The Blessedness [4:11-12]

 

III. SEEKING RIGHTEOUSNESS

 

1. The Conception [4:13]

 

2. The Conversion [4:14-17, Luke 22:32]

 

3. The Connection [4:18-22, Matthew 1:5, 16ff]