Simon Becerra examines 1 Peter 1:8-9, addressing the nature of saving faith and what it means to love, believe in, and rejoice in Christ without having physically seen Him. He explores the reality of man's fallen, sinful nature and the total inability of the unregenerate mind to love a holy God. Furthermore, he highlights the ultimate expression of divine love demonstrated through Christ's substitutionary sacrifice and payment for sin on the cross. Finally, he considers the nature of true, grounded faith—arguing against blind faith by emphasizing the historical and theological reasons God provides for belief—and describes the inexpressible joy experienced by believers as they anticipate the salvation of their souls.

This message was recorded on 1/5/25