The Three Pillars of Wholehearted Faith

Be a light. Know His truth. Live Wholeheartedly for Him.

These are the three pillars behind Wholehearted Faith. Each one is equally important. Lose one, and the foundation of the Christian faith begins to crumble.

Why are these pillars so important?

If we do not know God’s Word and believe in it, we don’t know the truth. If we don’t live out what the Word says, we cannot be a light to others that this is the way to hope, peace, love, joy, and life. And if we aren’t following the Word of God, sharing the good news and surrendering our lives to live His way because we know it’s what’s best for us, then we aren’t living wholeheartedly faithful.

This is the reason these pillars are essential in the Christian faith. These three pillars – Be a light, know His truth, live wholeheartedly for him – are the backbone of faith. I call them pillars because just like pillars support a building, they are foundational truths of faith. They shape every area of our lives.

Does God really exist?

This world we live in, some would say it’s here by chance. But even science proves to an extent the existence of a Creator.

According to the Institute of Creation Research, two laws of thermodynamics suggest a creator. The first law states that the world could not have created itself; therefore, there had to be a creator, and this is because it needed an external source of energy or a cause to exist. The second law states there had to have been a creator, for if the world did not have one, it would have been completely disordered. For example, without a creator, the stars would burn out, and the world would have no structure in it and lean towards chaos.

If that’s not enough, the Institute of Creation Research states, and a journal I found on EBSCO supports this, ‘the natural laws of the world encompass fundamental constants, ’ meaning the world operates according to fixed, measurable values that don’t change, which are built into the fabric of reality; such as the speed of light and the gravitational constant. These constants are the backbone of physics and define how the universe works. Without these, life would not exist. The numbers are exactly what was needed for life as we know it.

Even maths is proof of a creator. Einstein said, and I paraphrase this – how can maths as a product of human thought fit so well with the objects of reality? Maths describes the world particularly well, and the fact that maths and physics work together in harmony is another sign of a creator. This is because maths is all about logic and structure; if the world were random, there would be no structure, as the second law of thermodynamics states. And physics depends on constants; we wouldn’t know the speed of light, for example, without maths because physics uses maths.

Schmid Science says we could argue that morality points to a creator; how else would we have morals? Or miracles? Are they not evidence of God because they can’t be explained by natural causes? This is all without the argument that God has revealed Himself to us through scripture, divine communication, and Jesus. Science proves God’s existence. It takes more faith to believe there is no creator.

The Bible itself is proof of God’s existence; not only does scripture reveal it, but creation points back to Him. Our morality reflects God’s character. Prophecies have been fulfilled, like the fall of Babylon in 539 BC. This was a huge moment in ancient history, marking the end of the Neo-Babylonian empire and the rise of Cyrus the Great’s new empire, according to World History Edu. Both Jeremiah 51 and chapters 13 and 14 in Isaiah prophesy Babylon’s downfall.

“Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the pride and glory of the Babylonians, will be overthrown by God, like Sodom and Gomorrah.” Isaiah 13:19

The exile to Babylon and return of the Jews to Israel was another biblical prophecy that came true. The prophet Jeremiah foretold seventy years of captivity because the Israelites had turned away from God despite their promised obedience. Ezekiel 36:8 prophesies their return, stating their restoration is assured, and the ruins would be rebuilt. The exile is debated to have occurred around 597 BC or 586 BC, and the return between 608 BC and 516 BC, but no one is certain, according to Britannica.

“Therefore, the Lord Almighty says this: “Because you have not listened to my words, I will summon the peoples of the north and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,” declares the Lord, “and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants against all the surrounding nations… This whole country will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years.” Jeremiah 25: 8-9 & 11.

Jesus himself is proof of God’s existence. Historical records prove his existence, along with eyewitness accounts. On Aleteia, it is stated that Jewish historian Flavius Josephus wrote a history of Judaism called ‘Antiquities of the Jews’ which mentions both Jesus and his brother James. And also, Roman historian Tacitus recorded in his annals the death of Jesus by Pontius Pilate.

Then there are the prophecies of Jesus in scripture. The prophet Nathan foretold that God’s son would come from the line of David in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. Micah prophesied that out of Bethlehem there would be one who would rule over all Israel (Micah 5:2). Isaiah foresaw a virgin would conceive and call the son she would bear Immanuel, which means God with us.

In the first two verses of Isaiah chapter 9, Jesus ministry is foreseen – ‘he will honour Galilee of the nations.’ Zechariah 11:12-13 foreshadows Judas’ betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. David, in his psalms, says, ‘they pierce my hands and my feet’ (Psalm 22:16) and ‘he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken’ (Psalm 34:20). These may not be prophecies as such, but they allude perfectly to Jesus crucifixion.

“He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.” Isaiah 53:9

Even Jesus burial was predicted by Isaiah. Again, in the Psalms, David foreshadows Jesus’ resurrection, stating God would not abandon him to the realm of the dead or let his body see decay. With Jesus being from the line of David, each of these references in the Psalms is no coincidence. All of this is true; the proof is there, but for some, it’s just not enough to believe God is real. In my opinion, it takes more faith not to believe.

How do we put the pillars into practise?

We begin with the Word. We read it. We study it. We memorise it. From Genesis to Revelation, every God-breathed word we take to heart and learn how to apply it in our lives. We make the effort daily to read it, even if only a verse or two, for in its pages God speaks to us, and through it the Holy Spirit renews our mind.

It is through the Bible that we learn we are to be like lights in the darkness. The lighthouses that guide ships home from sea. That we are commissioned to share the good news with all people in every nation in all languages. Just as Jesus sent the disciples to share the gospel, so we are sent (Mark 16:15). We do this not just out of obedience but because everyone who has received the gift of salvation and experienced God’s presence knows there is nothing better. And because the Bible speaks the truth, we know that for everyone who doesn’t know and believe in God, the future that awaits them is unthinkable when you could have what God wants to give you.

A future with joy, peace, love, and eternal life. A place where there is no more sadness or pain (Revelation 21:4). A home where you will truly belong. Isn’t that worth sacrificing for? Isn’t it worth living for? It may not happen soon, but when it comes, the wait will be worth it.

This is why we want to live wholeheartedly faithful lives, walking in full surrender and obedience to God. Reading the Bible and sharing the good news is part of this, but there is much more to it. Living wholeheartedly faithful lives requires unwavering commitment to God. It means our choices, habits, and relationships are to be shaped by God’s truth and presence.

To live wholeheartedly faithful is to hold nothing back and trust God to lead every step. As Proverbs 3:5 says, to trust God and not in our own understanding. Our identity must come from God and who He says we are. We obey out of love rather than duty and are people of integrity. Even when things get hard, we endure, for it is promised that all who follow Jesus will face hardships and persecution. A wholeheartedly faithful life reflects Christ in our words and our actions. We become living witnesses of God’s mercy and love.

“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 2 Timothy 3:12

Only God knows the life you have lived up to this moment. Only God knows your deepest fears and biggest regrets. Only He knows your greatest desires and what you long for in the depths of your soul. He knows how to give you the healing you need. He knows exactly how to fill that hole in your heart. If you only have one life, why would you waste it running from the one who wants to help you?

What if we mess up?

There is grace for us in all this. As we are human, we make mistakes, our emotions get the best of us, and sometimes we wander off the path God has set for us. But if we don’t confess and ask God to forgive us, and if we continually ignore what His Word says. The rock on which we built our lives will disappear.

God loves us and wants us to be with Him, but He is also a jealous God who doesn’t want anything to take us away from Him. He is a fair and just God who will make sure our sins don’t go unpunished if we don’t hold ourselves accountable and repent. God is merciful and keeps giving us a second chance, but one day there won’t be a second chance, and we will be left to face the consequences – eternal separation from Him and a lot of pain.

Like everything in this world, there is a limit. This world is only temporary, our lives only last so long. Even the food we eat expires. God may love us, but if we keep turning away from Him and provoking His anger, it is only fair that we face it one day.

The punishment for our sin is death. Death is what we deserve; even for Christians who strive to be holy and pure, there is scarcely a day that goes by that we don’t sin. Death is what we deserve. Eternal separation from God is the consequence of our actions. But God, in His goodness and love, didn’t want this for us and made a way for us to be with Him.

Jesus, God’s only son, was sent to Earth. Born like us through Mary, lived and learned like us. Wholly human yet divine. Pure and sinless the whole time. Here for one purpose to speak the truth about God and show God’s love to the world until it was time to bear our sin and pain on the cross. Jesus took our punishment. He died so that we don’t have to take the punishment for our sins.

On the third day, Jesus came back to life. That resurrection signalled the beginning of a new life, the life we can live with Jesus and the Father in Heaven once we die or this world ends. But only if we believe all this happened and we believe God’s Word. Only if we have faith and trust in God Almighty and our Saviour Jesus Christ, so that the Holy Spirit can breathe new life into us and transform us from the inside out, and if we live according to His ways. Living wholeheartedly faithful as a witness to the world, so that through us others may come to know Him and be saved.

These three pillars – be a light, know His truth, live wholeheartedly for Him. Our foundational truths of the Christian life help us on our walk with Jesus. They remind us of our purpose and how we ought to live. These pillars are more than ideas; they’re invitations to live differently. To shine with His light, to stand firm in His truth, and to offer our whole hearts back to the One who created us.

As you walk forward, may these truths shape your days and anchor your life in His unchanging love. My prayer is that these three pillars help you walk with confidence, clarity, and a heart fully turned toward God.

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