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WHAT IS FAITH #8
Faith is Living in the Word
Foundation Texts: Heb. 11, Mark 11:24, Rom. 1:17,10:17, 2
Cor.4:18, John 15:7, 1 John 5:14,15
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FATHER RESULTS IN FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING
Last study, we discussed the aspect that FAITH IS RELATIONSHIP.
The confidence to ask, requires having a heart that does not
condemn you (1 John 3:21), knowing that you keep His commandments
and do the things that are pleasing in His sight; the ability to
ask what you will and receive it (John 15:7), follows "abiding" in
Christ; the desires of your heart are given, following "delighting
yourself in Him" (Ps.37:4).
If you study the lives of the men of the Bible, it is obvious how
central "faith" is in they thought, said and did! Noah's life was
lived in the light of building an ark, preparing for the salvation
of his household (after being warned by God about things not yet
seen) (Hebrews 11:7); Moses learned the lessons of faith and became
a mighty leader of his people against the Egyptian oppressor; (Ex.
16, 17) Abraham centred his life around God's word to him (Heb.
11:8-12); David learned to act in faith whilst minding his father's
sheep prior to killing the giant (1 Samuel 17); Joshua learned the
faith principles of "seeing" "the unseen" (Joshua 6:2) (although
one nation, Ai, almost overwhelmed him, he sought the Lord and
found victory in following God's word completely); Elijah and
Elisha lived by these principles!
When you follow the New Testament writers, again you will find that
"the law of faith" comes through in every book ... "According to
your faith be it unto you" in the Gospels; saving faith in Romans;
faith that gives freedom in Galatians; Peter talks of faith that is
tested; John speaks of faith that overcomes the world; James
reminds us that faith must have corresponding actions; Hebrews
tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen and a faith that endures; Thessalonians
speaks of faith that sanctifies; Ephesians and Colossians remind us
that our faith must be centred in Christ; and Timothy is told to
fight the good fight of faith!
KNOW THE INTEGRITY OF GOD'S WORD
God is a God who responds to FAITH. FAITH pleases Him and He
responds to those who come to Him in faith. God never changes
(Malachi 3:6) -His Word will never change (Psalm 119:89)
God's Word is a living Word (Hebrews 4:11-16). It is ALIVE, ACTIVE
& FULL OF POWER! JESUS IS THE WORD! John 1:1-14
In order to live by faith, we must LIVE BY THE WORD. THE WORD OF
GOD (the Bible) IS GOD SPEAKING TO YOU. It is not just a book of
stories or a book on history! It is God-inspired; God-breathed and
God-indwelt! It makes life simple when you don't have to read
something into it or explain it away .... simply believe what the
Word says and then walk in the light of what it says!
The Bible is full of God's Words .... the Bible is the Will of God!
How do you know that what you have asked is according to His will?
All you have to do is read the Bible so you can know His Will!
In a game of "Scrabble", etc.a dispute may arise over words, but we
settle it by turning to the dictionary! The Bible is God's
Dictionary to us.... LET'S BELIEVE GOD'S WORD FOR WHAT IT SAYS!
THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD ...
A SWORD Heb. 4:12, separates you from sin
A MIRROR James 1:22-25, reflects!
AS WATER Eph. 5:26, Ps,. 51:2, washes, cleanses
A SEED 1 Peter 1:23, reproductive power!
AS FOOD 1 Peter 2:2, nourishes!
STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH 1 Cor. 16:13, Ephesians 6:13
The Bible says we should "be on the alert, stand firm in the faith,
act like men, be strong."
The only way you can live like this is to live by faith in every
area of your life.
WHAT YOU THINK should reveal FAITH!
1. Have a renewed mind - Romans 12:2
2. Don't permit any unscriptural thoughts - 2 Corinthians 10:5
3. Keep things in proper focus! James 1:8
4. Be aware of God's presence! l John 4:4
WHAT YOU SAY should reveal FAITH!
1. Speak words of faith from a believing heart. Romans 10:8
2. Your testimony counts! Revelation 12: 11
3. Hold onto your profession of faith! Hebrews 4:15
4. What you say Is what you'll have! Mark 11 :23
WHAT YOU DO should reveal FAITH
1. Corresponding actions always accompany faith. James 2:22,
Luke 5:24-28
2. Live daily by your faith. Romans 1:17
3. It's a fight so be prepared to battle! 1 Timothy 6:12
IN THE FIGHT OF FAITH, REMEMBER THIS STRATEGY.......
1. Get your "battle plan" or "sealed orders" from God, away from
the firing line! Take time to consult with God! God must get
His thoughts through to us! Allow the Holy Spirit to be your
Helper!
2. Let nothing prevent you from carrying out those orders!
A quality decision to act on the Word of God and let It be the
governing factor in your life, releases the power of patience
(perseverance) and FAITH & PATIENCE INHERIT THE PROMISES.
(Hebrews 6; 12)
Now stand and see your victory with small output of energy or
loss of life.
1 John 5:14, 1 5 'And this is the confidence that we have In Him,
that if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us; and
if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE
THE PETITIONS THAT WE DESIRED OF HIM."