The Reason We Preach Faith Because we want to please God Faith overcomes the world. Never break faith down. Because God inspires us The commandment of

The Reason We Preach FaithThe Reason We Preach Faith

Because we want to please God Because we want to please God Faith overcomes the world. Never break faith down.Faith overcomes the world. Never break faith down.

Because God inspires us Because God inspires us The commandment of God. The writings of Paul.The commandment of God. The writings of Paul.

Because of the armour Because of the armour Above all. The girdle of truth – reality. The feet shod – Above all. The girdle of truth – reality. The feet shod – Readiness.Readiness.The sword of the Spirit – Rhema. The breastplate of The sword of the Spirit – Rhema. The breastplate of righteousness.righteousness.The helmet of salvation. Praying always. We stand by The helmet of salvation. Praying always. We stand by faith.faith.


Faith is something basic to Christianity, so it is Faith is something basic to Christianity, so it is important that we have a simple understanding important that we have a simple understanding of its principles.of its principles.

What is Faith?What is Faith?

Faith is TRUST and CONFIDENCE in a person Faith is TRUST and CONFIDENCE in a person or thing. In our case we are talking about or thing. In our case we are talking about TRUST and CONFIDENCE IN GOD OUR TRUST and CONFIDENCE IN GOD OUR FATHER and the LORD JESUS CHRIST. We FATHER and the LORD JESUS CHRIST. We are also talking about confidence and trust in are also talking about confidence and trust in what God has said.what God has said.


Faith is SubstanceFaith is Substance

Hebrews 11:1 “NOW FAITH IS THE Hebrews 11:1 “NOW FAITH IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR ...”.FOR ...”.

Faith is the substance out of which things hoped Faith is the substance out of which things hoped for and DREAMED ABOUT are produced. The for and DREAMED ABOUT are produced. The WORD OF GOD is the ONLY THING which has WORD OF GOD is the ONLY THING which has any REAL SUBSTANCE. The Word is the only any REAL SUBSTANCE. The Word is the only way this substance is produced in the KERNEL way this substance is produced in the KERNEL OF OUR HEARTS.OF OUR HEARTS.


The Measure of FaithThe Measure of Faith

When we are born again through faith every When we are born again through faith every believer is given a measure of faith i.e. the same believer is given a measure of faith i.e. the same substance. It then depends on how this seed of substance. It then depends on how this seed of faith is watered and nurtured as to how much faith is watered and nurtured as to how much faith there is. Jesus said that some had LITTLE faith there is. Jesus said that some had LITTLE FAITH while others had GREAT FAITH. Some FAITH while others had GREAT FAITH. Some had SUCH GREAT FAITH. But it all begins with had SUCH GREAT FAITH. But it all begins with the SAME SUBSTANCE – THE WORD OF the SAME SUBSTANCE – THE WORD OF GOD.GOD.


Our Faith in GodOur Faith in God

We must understand that the substance that has We must understand that the substance that has been put into us is THEFAITH THAT COMES been put into us is THEFAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD. We need to lay this principle down FROM GOD. We need to lay this principle down as a basis for this teaching. The kind of faith we as a basis for this teaching. The kind of faith we as children of God are to live by is the kind of as children of God are to live by is the kind of faith that has been put into us: faith that comes faith that has been put into us: faith that comes from God, NOT OUR OWN FAITH. We have from God, NOT OUR OWN FAITH. We have unwavering faith in an Almighty God.unwavering faith in an Almighty God.


God does not Want His Children IgnorantGod does not Want His Children Ignorant

Everything that God has promised is Everything that God has promised is OBTAINED BY FAITH IN Him. If we are OBTAINED BY FAITH IN Him. If we are IGNORANT of the principles of faith we IGNORANT of the principles of faith we will RECEIVE NOTHING from God. A will RECEIVE NOTHING from God. A generation of Israelites did not enter the generation of Israelites did not enter the PROMISED LAND because they did not PROMISED LAND because they did not have faith.have faith.


The Wrong KindThe Wrong Kind

Confusing Hope with FaithConfusing Hope with Faith

Some think that confidence in Some think that confidence in receiving receiving something from God SOME something from God SOME DAY IN DAY IN THE THE FUTURE IS FAITH FUTURE IS FAITH when IN when IN REALITY THEY REALITY THEY ARE ARE OPERATING OPERATING IN HOPE. Without faith IN HOPE. Without faith hope never hope never materializes.materializes.


Confusing Mental Assent with FaithConfusing Mental Assent with Faith

Hebrews 4:1, 2 ?Therefore, since a promise Hebrews 4:1, 2 ?Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us FEAR lest remains of entering His rest, let us FEAR lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For any of you seem to have come short of it. For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did as to them; but the word which they heard did not PROFIT THEM NOT BEING MIXED WITH not PROFIT THEM NOT BEING MIXED WITH FAITH IN THOSE WHO HEARD IT”.FAITH IN THOSE WHO HEARD IT”.


Because we want to please GodBecause we want to please God

A generation of Israelites perished in the A generation of Israelites perished in the wilderness because they refused to BELIEVE wilderness because they refused to BELIEVE that GOD WAS WITH THEM and that GOD HAD that GOD WAS WITH THEM and that GOD HAD PROMISED THEM THE LAND OF CANAAN. PROMISED THEM THE LAND OF CANAAN. They had physically witnessed mighty signs, They had physically witnessed mighty signs, wonders and miracles of DELIVERANCE, wonders and miracles of DELIVERANCE, PROTECTION, PROVISION, HEALING and PROTECTION, PROVISION, HEALING and GUIDANCE. Unbelief is rebellion against God, GUIDANCE. Unbelief is rebellion against God, angers God, is disobedience to God and closes angers God, is disobedience to God and closes heaven’s doors.heaven’s doors.


Faith Pleases GodFaith Pleases God

It pleases God so much that He will declare the faith It pleases God so much that He will declare the faith filled person right with Him, in other words, faith puts us filled person right with Him, in other words, faith puts us IN RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD.IN RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD.

Joshua and CalebJoshua and Caleb

These two men BELIEVED GOD when it was not These two men BELIEVED GOD when it was not popular to do so. They took what God said, believed it popular to do so. They took what God said, believed it and acted on it AGAINST THEIR LOGIC and REASON. and acted on it AGAINST THEIR LOGIC and REASON. Of a whole generation of three million people there were Of a whole generation of three million people there were only two who PLEASED GOD and obtained what they only two who PLEASED GOD and obtained what they were promised.were promised.


The The Hall of FameHall of Fame

Hebrews 11 is the Bible “Hall of Fame” of the men and women of Hebrews 11 is the Bible “Hall of Fame” of the men and women of faith who pleased God, and all produced something to show it.faith who pleased God, and all produced something to show it.

Faith Overcomes the World!Faith Overcomes the World!

Faith overcomes WORLDLINESSFaith overcomes WORLDLINESS Faith overcomes UNHOLINESSFaith overcomes UNHOLINESS

Thus we are made pleasing to God and give Him pleasure ... when Thus we are made pleasing to God and give Him pleasure ... when we act with STRENGTH and COURAGE. Our aim is to strengthen we act with STRENGTH and COURAGE. Our aim is to strengthen and encourage one another: we are going to make it, we will and encourage one another: we are going to make it, we will possess the land, God is with us, we are more than conquerors, we possess the land, God is with us, we are more than conquerors, we are overcomes in THIS LIFE. HALLELUJAH!are overcomes in THIS LIFE. HALLELUJAH!


Never Break Faith DownNever Break Faith Down

Never preach that people cannot do WHAT Never preach that people cannot do WHAT GOD SAID THEY CAN DO, because this is GOD SAID THEY CAN DO, because this is exactly what the devil does.exactly what the devil does.

Siding with the SerpentSiding with the Serpent

Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more cunning cunning than any beast of the field which the than any beast of the field which the Lord God had Lord God had made. And he said to the made. And he said to the WOMAN, “HAS GOD WOMAN, “HAS GOD SAID?”SAID?”


The Ten SpiesThe Ten Spies

Numbers 13:31 “But the men who had gone up with Numbers 13:31 “But the men who had gone up with Him said; We are not able to go up against the people Him said; We are not able to go up against the people ...”....”.

Because God Inspires UsBecause God Inspires Us

The major emphasis of the New Testament is The major emphasis of the New Testament is that the just shall live by faith.that the just shall live by faith.


The Commandment of GodThe Commandment of God

1 John 3:23 “And this is His commandment; that you 1 John 3:23 “And this is His commandment; that you should BELIEVE ON THE NAME of His Son Jesus should BELIEVE ON THE NAME of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave Christ and love one another, as He gave commandment”.commandment”.

LOVE AND FAITH are the commandments of LOVE AND FAITH are the commandments of God in the New Testament.God in the New Testament.


The Writings of PaulThe Writings of Paul

God inspired Paul to emphasize that it is not by the God inspired Paul to emphasize that it is not by the deeds of the law but the LAW OF FAITH that we are to deeds of the law but the LAW OF FAITH that we are to live by.live by.

Because of the ArmourBecause of the Armour

Above AllAbove All

Ephesians 6:16 “ABOVE ALL, taking the SHIELD OF FAITH with Ephesians 6:16 “ABOVE ALL, taking the SHIELD OF FAITH with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one”.one”.


Why Above All?Why Above All?

This is the most important item in the armoury This is the most important item in the armoury that God has given His children to use everyday. that God has given His children to use everyday. Faith, here, is called a SHIELD which re-inforces Faith, here, is called a SHIELD which re-inforces the other items that the soldier already has.the other items that the soldier already has.

The Girdle of Truth – RealityThe Girdle of Truth – Reality

Ephesians 6:14 “Stand therefore having girded your Ephesians 6:14 “Stand therefore having girded your waist with truth”.waist with truth”.


The Feet Shod – ReadinessThe Feet Shod – Readiness

Ephesians 6:15 “Having your feet shod with Ephesians 6:15 “Having your feet shod with the preparation of the GOSPEL OF PEACE”.the preparation of the GOSPEL OF PEACE”.

The Sword of the Spirit – RhemaThe Sword of the Spirit – Rhema

Ephesians 6:17 “... the sword of the Spirit, Ephesians 6:17 “... the sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD OF GOD”.which is the WORD OF GOD”.


The Word must be Mixed with FaithThe Word must be Mixed with Faith

Without FAITH the Word is powerless.Without FAITH the Word is powerless.

The Word Mixed with FaithThe Word Mixed with Faith

When our faith is based on the Word, the When our faith is based on the Word, the sphere of our existence is affected.sphere of our existence is affected.


The Breastplate of RighteousnessThe Breastplate of Righteousness

Ephesians 6:14 “... having put on the breastplate of Ephesians 6:14 “... having put on the breastplate of righteousness”.righteousness”.

With Faith the Breastplate is put onWith Faith the Breastplate is put on

Romans 3:22 “Even the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God Romans 3:22 “Even the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God which is through FAITH in Jesus Christ to all and on which is through FAITH in Jesus Christ to all and on all who BELIEVE”.all who BELIEVE”.


The Helmet of SalvationThe Helmet of Salvation

Ephesians 6:17 “... take the helmet of salvation”.Ephesians 6:17 “... take the helmet of salvation”.

Praying AlwaysPraying Always

Ephesians 6:18 “... PRAYING always with all Ephesians 6:18 “... PRAYING always with all PRAYER and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful PRAYER and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints”.all the saints”.


Believe when you PrayBelieve when you Pray

Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, whatever things Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you PRAY, BELIEVE that you receive you ask when you PRAY, BELIEVE that you receive them, and you will have them”.them, and you will have them”.

We Stand by FaithWe Stand by Faith

Ephesians 6:13, 14 “... having done all to stand. Ephesians 6:13, 14 “... having done all to stand. Stand therefore ...”.Stand therefore ...”.


Without Faith we cannot StandWithout Faith we cannot Stand

Romans 11:20 “Because of unbelief they were Romans 11:20 “Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you STAND BY FAITH”.broken off, and you STAND BY FAITH”.

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The Reason We Preach Faith Because we want to please God Faith overcomes the world. Never break faith down. Because God inspires us The commandment of