The Spirit of Faith, Part Two – The Good Fight of Faith

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Pastor Bryan Hudson’s message "The Spirit of Faith, Part Two: The Good Fight of Faith" emphasizes that faith in God is not only for crises but a consistent lifestyle of belief and action rooted in God’s Word. 

Faith in God is an active, results-producing conviction that connects us to God’s promises and must be developed like a muscle through discipline, consistency, and endurance. 

A “good fight” of faith is assured victory because God fights our battles, while a “bad fight” comes from unpreparedness and inconsistency. Believers must look to Jesus, lay aside distractions and sins, exercise patience, and run with endurance to avoid spiritual fainting.  Regardless of the situations we face, a lifestyle of faith, and "fighting the good fight of faith" enables us to remain undefeated and triumphant because God’s treasure lives within us.

Summary of Message (Generated by OpenAI: The Spirit of Faith, Part Two: The Good Fight of Faith  

 

1. Foundation of the Message

• Key Texts:
  • 2 Corinthians 4:13 – And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak
  • 1 Timothy 6:11–12, But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses”
• Review from Part One: Faith is more than a tool for crises—it is a lifestyle. God has placed His treasure in “earthen vessels,” showing both His confidence in us and our responsibility to live faithfully.

2. What is the Spirit of Faith?

• A disposition or attitude aligned with the Word of God.
• The human spirit infused by the Holy Spirit producing bold, enduring faith.
• Not only belief, but a lifestyle that reflects faith in thought, conduct, and endurance.

3. Faith Defined

• Faith in God is an active, results-producing belief, that involves applying God's Word, taking action based on His promises.
• Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
• Weymouth’s translation: “Now faith is a well grounded assurance of that for which we hope, and a conviction of the reality of things which we do not see.Analogy: Faith as a key fob—even when the car is not seen, possession of the fob guarantees its reality.
• The Amplified Bible, “Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things we hope for, being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality - faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses.”

4. The Good Fight of Faith

• A good fight: one where the outcome is already assured because God fights for us.
• A bad fight: when unprepared, careless, or inconsistent (e.g., cramming for a test, showing talent without discipline).
• Consistency—not just talent—earns trust. Faith is inseparable from faithfulness.

 

5. Lifestyle of Faith

• Faith must be developed like a muscle—strengthened through use, testing, and endurance.
• A lifestyle of faith is evidenced through:
  • Consistent good works.
  • Excellence in daily living.
  • Spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible reading, fasting, agreement in community).
• Without faith as a lifestyle, believers risk “fainting”—losing heart due to lack of spiritual nutrition.

6. How to Fight the Good Fight

• Look to Jesus – the Author and Finisher of faith (Hebrews 12:1–2).
• Lay aside weights and sins – not only obvious sins but unnecessary burdens.
• Run with endurance – not just soaring or sprinting, but faithfully walking without fainting.
• Exercise patience – faith and patience work together; they are “power twins.”
• Avoid weariness – consider the perseverance of Jesus, family, and others who endured.

7. Dangers of Fainting

• Physical fainting comes from lack of oxygen/nutrition.
• Spiritual fainting comes from lack of connection to Christ, lack of Word intake, and lack of consistency.
• Remedy: Re-focus on Jesus, nourish faith through obedience, and draw strength from faithful examples.

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