Faith Transformation: What to Say When Motivating the Unsaved To Overcome Unbelief Without a Doubt in 5 Practical Steps

By Mark C Overton

Do you have secret doubts about God? Do you struggle with your trust and beliefs? Does skepticism sneak into your mind and jeopardize your faith? Whether you're a believer or nonbeliever, you're not alone if you feel others may challenge your belief in God. If you discover your faithfulness is lacking or want to look closer at your faith, I've g

• Language: English
• Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
• Release date: Jan 18, 2024
• ISBN: 9781684866564

Mark C Overton

MARK C. OVERTON is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air and Space Force. As a lifelong follower of Jesus, he continued his next assignment of spreading the gospel, inspiring him to create and share twelve Christian Life Devotionals. Mark writes with a heart of compassion and service to serve his readers and instantly change lives. His message aims to refresh, encourage, empower your perspective, and draw you nearer to God. Mark actively attends and teams with the First Assembly of God in North Little Rock,Arkansas. In addition, he completed the Dallas Theological Seminary's Master ofBiblical and Theological degree program. Mark also partnered with Joel OsteenMinistries as a "Champion of Hope" and interviewed with Dr. AngelaButts Chester, "Daily Spark Radio and T.V." host.

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Faith Transformation

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Contents

Advance Praise

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1 Understanding Faith’s Origin as a Free Gift Even If You Know It All Already

Chapter 2 Believing God Is the Object of Your Faith Despite Erring Blind Unbelief

Chapter 3 Committing Your Call to Faith to the Lord Even If You Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

Chapter 4 Securing Salvation by Faith Alone, Nothing Else Is Needed

Chapter 5 Growing Strong in Faith And Tackling Trials and Temptations with Ultimate Certainty

Conclusion

References

Acknowledgments

Finally, Review Ask

Advance Praise

Are you ready to believe and trust in him – the object of your faith? asks Mark C. Overton in Faith Transformation, an advice-filled spiritual guide on faith. The book teaches the lessons in faith needed to overcome worldly influences and put complete trust in God. Overton’s writing style is confident and straightforward. Yet, his words have an energy that pulls the reader into evaluating their faith in God. In addition, he expertly weaves in amusing anecdotes that bolster the lessons one needs to follow to transform their faith."—Iza Leskow.

Faith Transformation is an inspiration to help us understand our value in God’s eyes and to help us to change and become what God wants for us in faith and love. When I read this one [book], I knew it ... with I knew the author wrote it from the heart. The writing style is simple and conversational like I shared coffee with the author. Faith Transformation made me look closer at my faith and Christian life."—Paul Jerome Sanez.

One of the things I think is so effective in Faith Transformation is how personable it is. You share your experiences, making you more relatable and trustworthy as an author. People struggling with faith need someone trustworthy to present this information, and God’s promises to them in this way. Your writing is excellent. It flows well and is very easy to read and understand. I never felt lost or confused. Of course, the last thing you would want is an unbeliever to feel confused by your book as that could be a deterrent, but I think you did well in this regard.—Chelsea Burdick.

Faith Transformation is the most informative and resourceful book I have been lucky to read on faith. The book utilizes simple language that is easy to read and comprehend for all types of audiences, while maintaining its authoritative aspects through the author’s depiction of experiences on the topic. The flow is smooth, coupled with numerous examples to make the reading experience more enjoyable.—Charles Njagathi.

Dedication

To Margarita, my gorgeous wife, sunshine, and life partner, Thank you for always stretching me to strive and give my best, letting my light shine, and supporting my inner author to rise to the surface. I’m the luckiest guy in the world to be united and in love with you. God gave me you, a beautiful, priceless gift in marriage to have and to hold from this day forward to love and honor as long as we both shall live. So this is us … MO24L!

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It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others, out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing I am put here for the defense of the gospel. — Philippians 1:15-16 NIV.

For we live by faith, not by sight. — 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV.

For we walk by faith, not by sight— and not by what we see (or, by appearance). It seems almost sad to alter the wording of a familiar and favorite text, but it must be admitted that the word translated sight never meant the faculty of seeing, but always the form and fashion of the thing seen (Luke 3:22; Luke 9:29; John 5:37.)

People take the fact for granted; and it comes as the proof that as we are, we are absent from the Lord. Now we believe in him without seeing him; hereafter we shall see him face to face. Our life, conduct, and walk in this world rest on our belief in the unseen. — Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers.

Introduction

Believing Faith’s Walk

You trust, believe, and have confidence in these transportation systems. Estimates show that 234 million Americans drive each day and 1.7 million fly every day. When you drive or fly, you’ve taken a leap of faith that God controls your safety. Faith may be baked into your decisions, dreams, goals, and passions.

Whenever you encounter someone opposed to Christianity, you wonder if they could change their mind? Don’t give up even the hardest-hearted opponent can change their mind. Most people with Christian experience also have a general faith in God; however, belief is more doubtful and non-committal for skeptics – depending on their knowledge – instead of trusting, by giving your all to him.

People today are cynical about religion for various reasons, including cultural reasons, bad experiences with Christians, and the need for proof. Rather than focusing on the wrong in the culture, let’s start here with evaluating your faith and planting seeds for the unsaved of a personal transformation in their hearts. Thank you Lord, through your Holy Spirit, we can change together.

On this day, are you a doubter who must see it to believe in something unambiguously - you believe in the saying, seeing is believing. Do you want to see the receipts (i.e., proof").

There is no evidence or belief (or evidence). The truth is that no one speaks of faith when evidence exists. It would help if you could see something before you could accept it exists or occurs. People who need to see something before they can believe it (walking by sight) have a belief problem.

Simply put, some individuals require a visual confirmation of God before they can believe. Through this publication, you will come to realize that your devotion should not be directed towards things like sports, pleasure, or business. Instead, I will demonstrate how your faith determines what you can expect. Many witnesses of Jesus were certain of their encounters with him and had valid reasons to believe. By following the example of biblical figures such as Abel, Seth, Noah, and Shem and choosing to have faith, you can overcome any doubts in your belief. As a result, you will naturally lean towards trusting God in all aspects of your daily life and overcome any disbelief with certainty.

The truth is that, as a seminary graduate, I strive to be a faithful messenger of the gospel. God calls some to preach; he calls all to proclaim. My own experiences, beliefs, and expressions have been shaped by godly scholars for your knowledge and truth by learning from them. In subsequent chapters, you will learn of my struggles; I overcame, failed, and succeeded because I remained grounded in faith and trusted my sender.

He makes solid promises that are not offhand, off-the-cuff, or empty promises; they are rock-solid and indisputable. He doesn’t