Trust and plaster
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 and Plaster: The Bond of Teaching and Relationship
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.
Trust in Hebrew: A Picture of Binding
The Hebrew word for trust, 'abatach' (אבטח), reveals a hidden meaning:
- אב ('ab) – Father
- ט ('tav') – The marriage/teaching of the Son of God and the bride
- 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 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 to God: The Nature of True Trust
- 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 being joined to God like plaster to a wall. The more you understand His teaching, the more you are 'stuck' to Him.
- 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
- Does trust require knowledge?
- 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 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.
