The Way of Faith (Part two)

“The Way of Faith”
Ruth 1:6-22 (Part 2)

Introduction: … from the “country” of Moab to the “land” of Judah

I. An Ordinary Means to Faith

The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are, his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments, and prayer; all of which are made effectual to the elect for salvation. … The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the word an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort through faith unto salvation. —WSC 88, 89

A. An ordinary witness of an ordinary saint (1 Cor. 10:31)

B. An effective witness doesn’t have to be a perfect witness

II. An Ordinary, yet Genuine Faith

A. A trust in God and love for the saints (1 John 4:7-12)

In the words Paul uses to describe the conversion of the Thessalonians, Ruth has ‘turned from idols to serve the living and true God’ (1 Thess. 1:9). Without reservation, with no limitation to her commitment both to the LORD and to the LORD’s people, this young woman has indeed been converted. —Sinclair Ferguson

B. A trust in God in calamity (Job 13:15; Matt. 11:12)

Facing another day, with ordinary callings to ordinary people all around us is much more difficult than chasing my own dreams that I have envisioned for the grand story of my life. —Michael Horton

Conclusion