Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0295A recorded on February 8, 1981 teaching from Acts 15 – God’s Remedy for Man’s Dilemma.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens emphasizes that faith in Jesus Christ is the sole path to salvation and spiritual purity, free from rituals or legalistic practices. Drawing from Acts 15 and the dispute between Peter and Paul, Stevens highlights that faith is a direct, simple trust, akin to a child’s belief in a parent, and not dependent on the quantity or “quality” often debated by people. He introduces faith as a three-part process: reckoning (a spiritual accounting of Christ’s benefits), responding (yielding oneself and one’s actions to God), and receiving (accepting God’s grace and the Holy Spirit). Ultimately, Stevens asserts that faith is a God-given gift that springs up from engaging with the Word of God, rather than being prayed for or manufactured through feelings, forming the foundation for a life lived in continuous commitment to Christ.