3. An Application of Faith

As I was reading through the first part of The Idea of a Christian College, by Arthur F. Holmes, for an English reading assignment, I came upon some very interesting ideas or "approaches" on how Christian colleges can and should integrate faith into education and learning. MC's mission statement says that it "values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process". So if a Christian college can integrate faith into its education, how do we integrate faith into our own lives, after being exposed to the faith we get from our education?

Well, to properly answer that question, what exactly is faith? The Bible tells us in Hebrews 11:1 that "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." As Christians, we are called to learn and develop our faith because it is the most essential and of the utmost importance for every aspect of our lives. Without faith, we can do nothing! Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."

As Christians, especially those who are responsible for the education and care of others, we are called to build our spiritual foundation from the solid foundation of the Bible and the Bible alone. As Romans 10:17 states, "Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ." So as I go to class here at MC and see how the Bible, the root of our faith, is integrated into my education, I can come back with a stronger sense of spiritual encouragement as I continue on towards finding God's will for my life. So in the end, by putting faith into the equation, MC can help encourage my walk and prepare me for exactly how God wants to use me.