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The Living Waters Podcast

Ep. 131 - What Does it Mean to Have Childlike Faith?

The Living Waters Podcast

Living Waters

Evangelism, Apologetics, Jesus, Spirituality, Religion, Christianity, Gospel, Creation, Religion & Spirituality, Salvation, Prolife, Faith, Witnessing, Theology

4.93K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode, the guys discuss having childlike faith and Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:2-4, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus said this in response to the disciples arguing about who would be the greatest in the kingdom, which is a relief because the disciples are so relatable to us. Jesus displayed so much tenderness towards little children. We will always be there for our own children and never leave ...

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Yeah, I mean, having faith-like children is trusting in our heavenly Father the way that

0:04.9

kids trust their earthly parents.

0:07.8

And I think it's valuable to talk about what faith-like a child is not because faith-like

0:13.4

a child is not the rebuttal to tough questions, right?

0:17.7

Like, I think often times, some people will be stumbled in their theological growth and

0:24.1

understanding of God's word when somebody asks them a tough question or wants them to

0:29.6

dive deeper into theological truths and their responses like, well, I just want to have

0:33.3

faith-like a child.

0:34.6

We use it as an excuse to not go deeper into God's word and better know our Creator.

0:40.8

So it's not an excuse for that.

0:42.9

Faith-like a child is not blind faith, right?

0:45.6

It's not ignorance.

0:47.2

We should be always ready to give an answer.

0:49.6

That means we are educated informed Christians that have studied God's word that advocate for

0:56.8

truth.

0:57.8

We don't hide behind ignorance or blind faith.

1:01.6

We have faith with eyes wide open, which means child-like faith is relational faith in God.

1:10.4

I say that intentionally, relational faith in God.

1:18.6

To my utter chagrin, I've known the three of you for quite a long time.

1:25.0

Did out of love, kindness, gentleness, humility, meekness, respect, and overall cuteness,

1:31.2

it's time to reveal your sins to the world.

1:35.6

No.

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