By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

In the previous two parts of this series on faith, I explained that a faith which will not become extinct is based on evidence, is reasonable, and has Jesus Christ as its object. 

Here I want to explore the dynamic nature of faith which results in a transformed life and a certain eternal destiny. Jesus said, “I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly” (John 10:10).  He also said that  “…apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Obviously, the power capable of transforming our lives must not be “natural,” that is, a result of human endeavor. 

By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

Was Jesus serious when He asked the question, “…when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8b). In what way can we imagine the possible extinction of faith?

In part one, I wrote that the primary distinction of Christianity from other religions is its faith object. The danger is that people tend to focus on their faith, per se, rather than the object of their faith, Jesus Christ. When they do that, faith equals “feelings,” something other religions have as well. That kind of “faith” may just as well become extinct because it is worthless (1 Corinthians 15:14,17).