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Working and Trusting to Prove the Reality of My Faith, Part 1

October 20, 2014
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At times, Hebrews describes salvation as a single event.  Other times … an ongoing journey.  So which one is it?  On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike explains how it’s both!
References: Hebrews 4:11-16

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On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll be exploring the question, “Am I really a christian?”
October 17, 2014
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There’s a lot of uncertainty when people talk about eternity.  They might be unsure of their standing with God because they don’t know if the good they’ve accomplished outweighs the bad they’ve done.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez dismantles the notion that our rescue is the result of our own effort!  Hebrews, chapter 4 describes salvation not as the product of hard work, but the acceptance of a generous gift.
October 16, 2014
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We’re currently in a verse-by-verse study of the book of Hebrews … a New Testament letter that is brimming with Old Testament illustrations.  We may be tempted to simply skip over these ancient allusions.  But when we understand these references to the past, we can better grasp the future we have in Jesus!
October 15, 2014
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In order to connect with God, the people of Israel had to follow certain ceremonial laws.  These regulations dictated what the people could wear, where they went, what they could eat, and much more.  But do the followers of Jesus have to live under the same requirements?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to the book of Hebrews to explain why these ceremonies were only shadows, while Jesus is the real deal!
October 14, 2014
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A lot of us spend Monday through Friday hard at work.  But at the end of the week are two days dedicated to relaxing.  In fact, many of us are already looking forward to the weekend!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says God has a “heavenly” weekend prepared for us as well.  And He wants to make sure, after our work in this life, we don’t miss the rest promised in the next.
October 13, 2014
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On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll sit down with Pastor Mike Fabarez to answer a heart-felt question from a hurting listener.  If you’d like to pose a question of your own, you’re invited to do so by visiting www.focalpointradio.org.
October 10, 2014
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With our busy schedules, many of us don’t have time for self-reflection.  We travel through the day set on autopilot … unaware, at times, of where we’re headed.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to take moment to examine ourselves.  We’re in a series in Hebrews called Am I Really a Christian?  
October 9, 2014
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Some passages of Scripture are like dessert.  The words are comforting, sweet and simply delicious.  But there are other sections of the Bible that feel more like vegetables.  We may be tempted to skip those parts of Scripture and dive right into the good stuff.  But often, it’s the tough passages of God’s Word that offer the most nourishment for our growing faith.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to Hebrews 4, a section that challenges us to answer the question … Am I Really a Christian?
October 8, 2014
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“Are you a Christian?”  It’s a question we might ask our unbelieving neighbor, skeptical co-worker, or the person across the globe who has never heard the gospel.  Yet, the writer of Hebrews asks that very question of those that profess faith … “Are you truly a follower of Jesus?”  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez begins a new mini-series that’ll help us examine ourselves and answer that important, and penetrating question. 
October 7, 2014
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What is our salvation contingent upon?  The Bible says that God’s grace is a free gift we cannot earn, buy, or deserve.  But can we lose that gift by what we do … or don’t do?  Is our salvation conditional on our behavior?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez helps answer A Question of Perseverance, Salvation & Eternal Security …
October 6, 2014
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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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