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Established in the Faith, Part 1 (TMF:2638)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Peace to Live By: Established in the Faith, Part 1 (TMF:2638) - Daniel Litton
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       This leads to the next part of the verse, “established in the faith.” At first, it sounds like Paul’s saying the same thing, just in a different way. However, there seems to be more to it. So, we are “rooted and built up in him,” and then we are “established in the faith.” It seems best to understand the word “established” here not as a foundation, like in saying, “I established a tree by planting it here.” But rather, it appears best to understand “established” as in, “The tree is now established because it has been there for a long time.” It is something that because it has been there a long time, it is now accepted as being there. We understand this, don’t we? That’s why a business usually says “Established in… whatever year it is.” The hope from the business is that in emphasizing its longevity, it will persuade the consumer to perhaps buy whatever product it is offering.” Or, to look at it another way, consider the Established Church of England.