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Trust in God is not just belief—it is being bound to Him through the teaching of Christ, like plaster sealing two surfaces together.
Trust in God is not just sticking to Him—it is being ''covered'' by His teaching, like plaster that protects and surrounds.
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= '''Trust and Plaster: The Bond of Teaching and Relationship''' =
= '''Trust and Plaster: Covered by His Teaching''' =
Biblical trust is not a vague hope or a blind leap—it is a firm joining, like plaster binding two surfaces together. It is the result of knowing God, being taught by Him, and being united to Him through His Word.
Many people think of trust as a vague confidence in God, but the Hebrew language reveals something deeper. Trust is not simply holding onto God—it is being '''covered''' by His teaching, just as plaster covers a surface, sealing and protecting it.


=== '''Trust in Hebrew: A Picture of Binding''' ===
=== '''Trust in Hebrew: A Covering of Teaching''' ===
The Hebrew word for '''trust''', '''<nowiki/>'abatach' (אבטח)''', reveals a hidden meaning:
The Hebrew word for '''trust'''—'''אבטח ('abatach')'''—contains a hidden picture:


* '''אב ('ab)''' – ''Father''
* '''אב ('ab')''' – ''Father''
* '''ט ('tav')''' – ''The marriage/teaching of the Son of God and the bride''
* '''טח ('tach')''' – ''Plaster, covering''
* '''ט ('tav')''' – ''Marriage/teaching of the Son of God and the bride''
* '''ח ('chet')''' – ''Understanding''
* '''ח ('chet')''' – ''Understanding''


Trust means that the '''Father’s teaching (ט) is understood (ח) and binds you to Him.''' It is not passive but an active relationship, where you are '''plastered to God through His Word.'''
This means that '''trust is being covered by the Father's teaching, which is the marriage of Christ and His bride.''' It is not a blind faith, but a confidence that comes from being surrounded, protected, and shaped by His Word.


This is the same reason that '''marriage (לקח - laqach)''' also means ''doctrine'' in Hebrew. The '''bride of Christ''' is not just those who claim belief, but those who are '''taught by Him and united to Him through His teaching.'''
=== '''Plastered by His Teaching''' ===
Plaster does more than just stick—it '''covers, protects, and seals''' what is underneath. Likewise, trusting God is not simply clinging to Him but being '''covered by His Word.'''


=== '''Plastered to God: The Nature of True Trust''' ===
* '''Plaster protects''' – Just as plaster shields a wall from weathering, God’s teaching covers and preserves those who trust in Him.
* '''Plaster shapes''' – A sculptor uses plaster to form an image; God’s teaching molds our hearts and minds.
* '''Plaster strengthens''' – Weak walls become durable when covered in plaster. Trusting in God’s teaching makes us unshakable.


* '''Trust comes through knowing the teaching of Christ.''' You cannot trust a God you do not know. Jesus said, ''"This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent."'' (John 17:3)
=== '''Trust Is More Than Emotion—It’s a Covering of Knowledge''' ===
* '''Trust is being joined to God like plaster to a wall.''' The more you understand His teaching, the more you are 'stuck' to Him.
Some say trust is purely a feeling, but '''biblical trust comes from being covered by God’s truth.''' It is not a momentary experience but a life shaped by His teaching.
* '''Doctrine is not dry theology—it is the foundation of trust.''' Without understanding the marriage of Christ and the bride, one’s trust in God is superficial.


=== '''Addressing Controversies in Evangelical Circles''' ===
David understood this when he wrote:


# '''Does trust require knowledge?'''
''"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance."'' (Psalm 32:7)
#* Many think trust is just an emotional experience, but the Hebrew word itself shows that trust happens '''when the teaching (ט) is understood (ח).'''
# '''Is doctrine necessary for faith?'''
#* Some view doctrine as unimportant, but the Hebrew language ties it directly to trust. '''You cannot trust what you do not know.'''
# '''Can you trust without being ‘plastered’ to Christ?'''
#* Biblical trust is more than saying ''“I believe”''—it is being '''joined''' to Him through His Word, just as a bride is joined to her groom.


=== '''Conclusion: The Firm Bond of Trust''' ===
Trust is not just ''believing''—it is being '''covered by His presence and instruction.'''
Trust in God is not a feeling—it is '''being plastered to Him through the teaching of Christ.''' It is the marriage of faith and understanding, a bond that cannot be shaken.


Those who truly trust '''are those who know His teaching and are united to Him in truth.'''
=== '''Controversial? Addressing Evangelical Views''' ===
 
# '''Does trust require doctrine?'''
#* Some say doctrine is unnecessary for trust. But Hebrew shows that trust '''comes from being covered by His teaching.''' Without it, trust is exposed and weak.
# '''Is trust an emotional state?'''
#* Many believe trust is about ''feeling'' close to God. But biblical trust is '''not based on feelings—it is the security of being surrounded by His Word.'''
# '''Does trust mean passivity?'''
#* Some think trust means doing nothing and waiting. But '''trust is active—it is being covered by God’s teaching and shaped by it.'''
 
=== '''Conclusion: Covered by His Word''' ===
To trust God is to '''be covered by His teaching, shaped by His instruction, and protected by His truth.'''
 
Just as plaster '''surrounds, strengthens, and preserves''', so does the Word of God. '''True trust is being enclosed in His teaching, allowing it to form and protect us.'''

Revision as of 09:22, 25 March 2025

Trust and plaster [∞]


Trust in God is not just sticking to Him—it is being covered by His teaching, like plaster that protects and surrounds.

Trust and Plaster: Covered by His Teaching

Many people think of trust as a vague confidence in God, but the Hebrew language reveals something deeper. Trust is not simply holding onto God—it is being covered by His teaching, just as plaster covers a surface, sealing and protecting it.

Trust in Hebrew: A Covering of Teaching

The Hebrew word for trust—אבטח ('abatach')—contains a hidden picture:

  • אב ('ab') – Father
  • טח ('tach') – Plaster, covering
  • ט ('tav') – Marriage/teaching of the Son of God and the bride
  • ח ('chet') – Understanding

This means that trust is being covered by the Father's teaching, which is the marriage of Christ and His bride. It is not a blind faith, but a confidence that comes from being surrounded, protected, and shaped by His Word.

Plastered by His Teaching

Plaster does more than just stick—it covers, protects, and seals what is underneath. Likewise, trusting God is not simply clinging to Him but being covered by His Word.

  • Plaster protects – Just as plaster shields a wall from weathering, God’s teaching covers and preserves those who trust in Him.
  • Plaster shapes – A sculptor uses plaster to form an image; God’s teaching molds our hearts and minds.
  • Plaster strengthens – Weak walls become durable when covered in plaster. Trusting in God’s teaching makes us unshakable.

Trust Is More Than Emotion—It’s a Covering of Knowledge

Some say trust is purely a feeling, but biblical trust comes from being covered by God’s truth. It is not a momentary experience but a life shaped by His teaching.

David understood this when he wrote:

"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." (Psalm 32:7)

Trust is not just believing—it is being covered by His presence and instruction.

Controversial? Addressing Evangelical Views

  1. Does trust require doctrine?
    • Some say doctrine is unnecessary for trust. But Hebrew shows that trust comes from being covered by His teaching. Without it, trust is exposed and weak.
  2. Is trust an emotional state?
    • Many believe trust is about feeling close to God. But biblical trust is not based on feelings—it is the security of being surrounded by His Word.
  3. Does trust mean passivity?
    • Some think trust means doing nothing and waiting. But trust is active—it is being covered by God’s teaching and shaped by it.

Conclusion: Covered by His Word

To trust God is to be covered by His teaching, shaped by His instruction, and protected by His truth.

Just as plaster surrounds, strengthens, and preserves, so does the Word of God. True trust is being enclosed in His teaching, allowing it to form and protect us.

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