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The Definition of Faith The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in the Present Tense Faith is in the Present Tense Believe that you receive. Receiving and having. This principle covers Believe that you receive. Receiving and having. This principle covers every area. every area. God Never Changes God Never Changes God keeps His word. God does not change. Faith changes things. God keeps His word. God does not change. Faith changes things. The Action of Believing The Action of Believing Believe is an ‘Action’ word. Faith always says. Faith never relents. Believe is an ‘Action’ word. Faith always says. Faith never relents. Acting on the Word Acting on the Word Faith without works is dead. Two things angered Jesus. Faith without works is dead. Two things angered Jesus. Satan challenges real faith. Satan challenges real faith. Real Bible Faith Real Bible Faith Real Bible faith calls yourself what the Bible calls you. Real Bible faith calls yourself what the Bible calls you. But the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. But the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart.

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Page 1: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for Faith gives it substanceThings hoped for Faith gives it substance

Faith is in the Present Tense Faith is in the Present Tense Believe that you receive Receiving and having This principle coversBelieve that you receive Receiving and having This principle coversevery areaevery area

God Never ChangesGod Never ChangesGod keeps His word God does not change Faith changes thingsGod keeps His word God does not change Faith changes things

The Action of Believing The Action of Believing Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo word Faith always says Faith never relentsBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word Faith always says Faith never relents

Acting on the Word Acting on the Word Faith without works is dead Two things angered JesusFaith without works is dead Two things angered JesusSatan challenges real faithSatan challenges real faith

Real Bible Faith Real Bible Faith Real Bible faith calls yourself what the Bible calls youReal Bible faith calls yourself what the Bible calls youBut the word is near you in your mouth and in your heartBut the word is near you in your mouth and in your heart

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

We need a clear understanding of WHAT FAITH IS so that We need a clear understanding of WHAT FAITH IS so that we can have a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING of how to operate we can have a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING of how to operate and LIVE BY THE FAITH OF GOD GOD-GIVEN FAITH and LIVE BY THE FAITH OF GOD GOD-GIVEN FAITH SHAPES THE WORLD AROUND YOU BY THE WORDS SHAPES THE WORLD AROUND YOU BY THE WORDS YOU SPEAK OUT that agree with the Will of God YOU SPEAK OUT that agree with the Will of God BELIEVE THAT THOSE WORDS WILL DEFINITELY BELIEVE THAT THOSE WORDS WILL DEFINITELY COME TO PASS WITHOUT DOUBT THE FAITH THAT COME TO PASS WITHOUT DOUBT THE FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IS BELIEVING THAT YOU HAVE COMES FROM GOD IS BELIEVING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE THING YOU DESIRED OF GOD AND RECEIVED THE THING YOU DESIRED OF GOD AND OBTAINED IT AT THE MOMENT OFOBTAINED IT AT THE MOMENT OF

PRAYER according to His will and His WordPRAYER according to His will and His Word

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This is the FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IN This is the FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IN OPERATION ndash SPEAKING TO MOUNTAINS or OPERATION ndash SPEAKING TO MOUNTAINS or the seemingly immovable obstacles and the seemingly immovable obstacles and circumstances in your life and being CONFIDENT circumstances in your life and being CONFIDENT THAT YOUR WORDS WILL COME TO PASS It THAT YOUR WORDS WILL COME TO PASS It is putting your GOD-GIVEN DESIRES INTO is putting your GOD-GIVEN DESIRES INTO WORDS and ADDRESSING THEM TO GOD WORDS and ADDRESSING THEM TO GOD confident that HE WILL BRING THEM TO PASS confident that HE WILL BRING THEM TO PASS With a renewed mind you can know what His will is With a renewed mind you can know what His will is and pray accordingly (Romans 122-3)and pray accordingly (Romans 122-3)

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not doubt in his heart but believes that those things he doubt in his heart but believes that those things he says will come to pass he will have whatever he says will come to pass he will have whatever he SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL HAVE THEMrdquoHAVE THEMrdquo

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Making Real the Unrealities of HopeMaking Real the Unrealities of Hope

Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquoFOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquo

The Unrealities of HopeThe Unrealities of Hope

Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF THE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLDTHE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

ThingsThings

We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our mindsminds

StimulationStimulation

HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three basic realmsbasic realms

THE SPIRITUAL orTHE SPIRITUAL or THE PHYSICAL and in this contextTHE PHYSICAL and in this context THE WORLDLY REALMTHE WORLDLY REALM

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF GODGOD

Faith gives it SubstanceFaith gives it Substance

Lay Hold of the ThingsLay Hold of the Things

This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS ENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UPENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UP

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 2: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

We need a clear understanding of WHAT FAITH IS so that We need a clear understanding of WHAT FAITH IS so that we can have a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING of how to operate we can have a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING of how to operate and LIVE BY THE FAITH OF GOD GOD-GIVEN FAITH and LIVE BY THE FAITH OF GOD GOD-GIVEN FAITH SHAPES THE WORLD AROUND YOU BY THE WORDS SHAPES THE WORLD AROUND YOU BY THE WORDS YOU SPEAK OUT that agree with the Will of God YOU SPEAK OUT that agree with the Will of God BELIEVE THAT THOSE WORDS WILL DEFINITELY BELIEVE THAT THOSE WORDS WILL DEFINITELY COME TO PASS WITHOUT DOUBT THE FAITH THAT COME TO PASS WITHOUT DOUBT THE FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IS BELIEVING THAT YOU HAVE COMES FROM GOD IS BELIEVING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE THING YOU DESIRED OF GOD AND RECEIVED THE THING YOU DESIRED OF GOD AND OBTAINED IT AT THE MOMENT OFOBTAINED IT AT THE MOMENT OF

PRAYER according to His will and His WordPRAYER according to His will and His Word

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This is the FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IN This is the FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IN OPERATION ndash SPEAKING TO MOUNTAINS or OPERATION ndash SPEAKING TO MOUNTAINS or the seemingly immovable obstacles and the seemingly immovable obstacles and circumstances in your life and being CONFIDENT circumstances in your life and being CONFIDENT THAT YOUR WORDS WILL COME TO PASS It THAT YOUR WORDS WILL COME TO PASS It is putting your GOD-GIVEN DESIRES INTO is putting your GOD-GIVEN DESIRES INTO WORDS and ADDRESSING THEM TO GOD WORDS and ADDRESSING THEM TO GOD confident that HE WILL BRING THEM TO PASS confident that HE WILL BRING THEM TO PASS With a renewed mind you can know what His will is With a renewed mind you can know what His will is and pray accordingly (Romans 122-3)and pray accordingly (Romans 122-3)

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not doubt in his heart but believes that those things he doubt in his heart but believes that those things he says will come to pass he will have whatever he says will come to pass he will have whatever he SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL HAVE THEMrdquoHAVE THEMrdquo

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Making Real the Unrealities of HopeMaking Real the Unrealities of Hope

Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquoFOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquo

The Unrealities of HopeThe Unrealities of Hope

Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF THE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLDTHE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

ThingsThings

We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our mindsminds

StimulationStimulation

HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three basic realmsbasic realms

THE SPIRITUAL orTHE SPIRITUAL or THE PHYSICAL and in this contextTHE PHYSICAL and in this context THE WORLDLY REALMTHE WORLDLY REALM

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF GODGOD

Faith gives it SubstanceFaith gives it Substance

Lay Hold of the ThingsLay Hold of the Things

This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS ENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UPENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UP

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 3: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This is the FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IN This is the FAITH THAT COMES FROM GOD IN OPERATION ndash SPEAKING TO MOUNTAINS or OPERATION ndash SPEAKING TO MOUNTAINS or the seemingly immovable obstacles and the seemingly immovable obstacles and circumstances in your life and being CONFIDENT circumstances in your life and being CONFIDENT THAT YOUR WORDS WILL COME TO PASS It THAT YOUR WORDS WILL COME TO PASS It is putting your GOD-GIVEN DESIRES INTO is putting your GOD-GIVEN DESIRES INTO WORDS and ADDRESSING THEM TO GOD WORDS and ADDRESSING THEM TO GOD confident that HE WILL BRING THEM TO PASS confident that HE WILL BRING THEM TO PASS With a renewed mind you can know what His will is With a renewed mind you can know what His will is and pray accordingly (Romans 122-3)and pray accordingly (Romans 122-3)

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not doubt in his heart but believes that those things he doubt in his heart but believes that those things he says will come to pass he will have whatever he says will come to pass he will have whatever he SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL HAVE THEMrdquoHAVE THEMrdquo

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Making Real the Unrealities of HopeMaking Real the Unrealities of Hope

Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquoFOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquo

The Unrealities of HopeThe Unrealities of Hope

Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF THE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLDTHE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

ThingsThings

We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our mindsminds

StimulationStimulation

HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three basic realmsbasic realms

THE SPIRITUAL orTHE SPIRITUAL or THE PHYSICAL and in this contextTHE PHYSICAL and in this context THE WORLDLY REALMTHE WORLDLY REALM

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF GODGOD

Faith gives it SubstanceFaith gives it Substance

Lay Hold of the ThingsLay Hold of the Things

This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS ENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UPENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UP

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 4: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to Mark 1122-24 ldquoSo Jesus answered and said to them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say them HAVE FAITH IN GOD For assuredly I say unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe unto you whoever says to this mountain lsquoBe removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not removed and be cast into the searsquo and does not doubt in his heart but believes that those things he doubt in his heart but believes that those things he says will come to pass he will have whatever he says will come to pass he will have whatever he SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER SAYS Therefore I say to you WHATEVER THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THINGS YOU ASK WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM AND YOU WILL HAVE THEMrdquoHAVE THEMrdquo

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Making Real the Unrealities of HopeMaking Real the Unrealities of Hope

Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquoFOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquo

The Unrealities of HopeThe Unrealities of Hope

Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF THE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLDTHE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

ThingsThings

We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our mindsminds

StimulationStimulation

HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three basic realmsbasic realms

THE SPIRITUAL orTHE SPIRITUAL or THE PHYSICAL and in this contextTHE PHYSICAL and in this context THE WORLDLY REALMTHE WORLDLY REALM

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF GODGOD

Faith gives it SubstanceFaith gives it Substance

Lay Hold of the ThingsLay Hold of the Things

This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS ENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UPENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UP

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 5: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Making Real the Unrealities of HopeMaking Real the Unrealities of Hope

Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED Hebrews 111 ldquoNow faith is THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPED FOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquoFOR THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEENrdquo

The Unrealities of HopeThe Unrealities of Hope

Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that Our HOPES and our DREAMS are the things that STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE STIMULATE OUR IMAGINATION the things WE MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and MEDITATE ON LONG FOR AND GREATLY DESIRE and the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are the things WE SET OUR MINDS ON They are UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF UNREALITIES because they are in the IMAGINATION OF THE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLDTHE MIND and not in the REAL TANGIBLE WORLD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

ThingsThings

We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our mindsminds

StimulationStimulation

HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three basic realmsbasic realms

THE SPIRITUAL orTHE SPIRITUAL or THE PHYSICAL and in this contextTHE PHYSICAL and in this context THE WORLDLY REALMTHE WORLDLY REALM

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF GODGOD

Faith gives it SubstanceFaith gives it Substance

Lay Hold of the ThingsLay Hold of the Things

This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS ENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UPENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UP

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 6: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

ThingsThings

We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about We are not talking about NOTHING ndash undefined or vague things ndash but about DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our DEFINITE PARTICULAR and SPECIFIC THINGS that we can picture in our mindsminds

StimulationStimulation

HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and HOPE IS THE ANCHOR OF THE SOUL which is the MIND EMOTIONS and WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally WILL Without things to hope for dream about or envisage we will be mentally and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION and emotionally insecure and will live in INDECISION The IMAGINATION MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is MUST BE STIMULATED FOR HOPE TO BE STRONG If the imagination is wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three wrongly stimulated HOPE WILL BE LOW Our minds receive input from three basic realmsbasic realms

THE SPIRITUAL orTHE SPIRITUAL or THE PHYSICAL and in this contextTHE PHYSICAL and in this context THE WORLDLY REALMTHE WORLDLY REALM

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF GODGOD

Faith gives it SubstanceFaith gives it Substance

Lay Hold of the ThingsLay Hold of the Things

This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS ENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UPENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UP

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 7: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE THE WORD OF GOD IS SPIRIT and IT IS LIFE For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to For us to have HOPE we must allow the WORD to stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF stimulate our imagination with the PROMISES OF GODGOD

Faith gives it SubstanceFaith gives it Substance

Lay Hold of the ThingsLay Hold of the Things

This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO This is what brings the UNREALITIES OF HOPE INTO THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS THE REALM OF REALITY Faith is that TENACIOUS ENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UPENDURANCE that refuses to CAVE IN and GIVE UP

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 8: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith Refers to a Hope in the PresentFaith Refers to a Hope in the Present

Hebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquoHebrews 111 ldquoNOW FAITH IS the substance of things hoped for rdquo

Believe that you ReceiveBelieve that you Receive

What must I BelieveWhat must I Believe

I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE I must believe that I receive RIGHT NOW I must believe that I HAVE RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT RECEIVED even if it is for a future date I still believe in the PRESENT TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate TIME that I already have been granted my request Faith does not operate for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians for hope AT SOME FUTURE DATE Saved Christians have already have already inherited inherited Heaven and Heaven and are seated with Christ are seated with Christ in heavenly places God in heavenly places God knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already knows when to bestow His blessings on His children but we are already blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so blessed with the promise and having the secure promise makes it so much easier to wait for Godrsquos timingmuch easier to wait for Godrsquos timing

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Purchase a Receiving Date StampPurchase a Receiving Date Stamp

Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate Yonggi Cho says that he keeps an accurate record of his prayer requests The date at the record of his prayer requests The date at the top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING top of the prayer list is the RECEIVING DATE STAMP That is the date when the DATE STAMP That is the date when the thing you desired was received in the spiritual thing you desired was received in the spiritual realm in the PRESENTrealm in the PRESENT

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Receiving and HavingReceiving and Having

This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the This is the PROMISE OF GOD which if you do not fulfi l the condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE condition you will not receive ndash the condition is ndash BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to THAT YOU RECEIVE The actual POSSESSION is still to come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith come but FAITH ACTS AS IF THE FUTURE IS HERE Faith makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you makes room and prepares for possession Faith boasts as if you ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child ALREADY HAVE IT ndash Just like parents expecting a child They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like They prepare the room with clothes a cot a bath etc and like a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles a young couple having a house built they talk about the tiles carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION carpets etc FAITH IS LIKE THE DATE OF CONCEPTION OR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNEDOR THE DAY THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 11: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

This Principle Covers Every AreaThis Principle Covers Every Area

SalvationSalvation

FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING FAITH takes hold on Christ and ALL HIS LIFE-GIVING and SAVING POWERPOWER

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the FAITH DRINKS and actually RECEIVES ndash and CO-OPERATES with the HolyHoly

HealingHealing

FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING FAITH RECEIVES and TAKES ACTION in the Lordrsquos HEALING POWERPOWER

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 12: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God Never ChangesGod Never Changes

Faith always remembers that God the Father and Faith always remembers that God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ never failthe Lord Jesus Christ never fail

God keeps His WordGod keeps His Word

Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows Faith will never blame God for failure Faith knows God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always God always KEEPS HIS PROMISES God always backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO backs up His Word and MAKES IT COME TO PASSPASS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 13: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

God does not ChangeGod does not Change

If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT If there is a failure it is because our faith is NOT BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD or we have not met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF met with the CONDITIONS OF THE WORD OF GODGOD

Our Prayer will not change GodOur Prayer will not change God

There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in There is NO FOUNDATION FOR CONFIDENCE in things that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GODthings that are CONTRARY to the WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 14: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

How can I Know ThenHow can I Know Then

This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that This is the NATURE OF OUR WEAKNESS the fact that YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what YOU DO NOT KNOW the fact that you are unsure of what God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can God has said is an opportunity to grow and mature You can only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get only get to know Godrsquos voice as you try to hear Him and get to know Himto know Him

Find out What God saysFind out What God says

Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU Only when you try to find out WHAT GOD SAYS DO YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR FAITH and CONFIDENCE We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW We can be tenacious and steadfast ONLY WHEN WE KNOW THE WORD OF GODTHE WORD OF GOD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Conform to the Word of GodConform to the Word of God

Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should Our prayer and faith will not change God so we should change our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORDchange our prayer and faith to conform to HIS WORD

Faith Changes ThingsFaith Changes Things

Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO Faith changes circumstances situations adversities etc TO CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps CONFORM TO THE WILL OF GOD Faith also keeps something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN something that is already in line with Godrsquos Word to STAY IN LINE WITH GODrsquoS WORDLINE WITH GODrsquoS WORD

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

FaithFaith Moves mountainsMoves mountains 1048714 Stills storms and calm 1048714 Stills storms and calm

seasseas Drives out demons Drives out demons 1048714 Heals the sick 1048714 Heals the sick Raises the dead Raises the dead 1048714 Brings in finances 1048714 Brings in finances Protects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungryProtects from harm 1048714 Feeds the hungry Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice Obtains a good testimony 1048714 Obeys the Word and voice

of Godof God Is moved by Godly fear Is moved by Godly fear 1048714 The barren bear children 1048714 The barren bear children Worships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sinWorships while dying 1048714 Forsakes pleasures of sin

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

T he Action of BelievingT he Action of Believing

Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT Mark 1124 ldquoWhatever things you ask when you pray BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquoYOU RECEIVE THEM and you will have themrdquo

Believe is an lsquoActionrsquo wordBelieve is an lsquoActionrsquo word

The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word The word lsquoBELIEVErsquo has its roots in an old English word lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo lsquoBELIVErsquo The opposite meaning of this word is lsquoBELIErsquo When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying When you say Your actions belie your words you are saying that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe that the personrsquos actions CONTRADICT HIS WORD Believe means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS means TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH It means ACTIONS THAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDSTHAT CONFIRM YOUR WORDS

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 18: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Believing is Faith in ActionBelieving is Faith in Action

It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO It is doing something that makes it OBVIOUS TO GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We GOD AND EVERYONE that you have faith We should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we should make it OBVIOUS that we believe that we receivereceive

Faith always SaysFaith always Says

IF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOWIF GOD GIVES IT ndash I TAKE IT NOW

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

Page 19: The Definition of Faith Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Making Real the Unrealities of Hope Things hoped for. Faith gives it substance. Faith is in

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Faith never RelentsFaith never Relents

The moment we look back and give up is the moment The moment we look back and give up is the moment DOUBT HAS COMEDOUBT HAS COME

Doubt and UnbeliefDoubt and Unbelief

We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil We treat them like we treat any temptation The devil will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS will always come with HAS GOD SAID or HAS GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative GOD NOT SAID He will use thoughts negative media and people Jesus had to confront Petermedia and people Jesus had to confront Peter

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Acting on the WordActing on the Word

The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have The tragedy about hearers only is that they think that because they have heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are heard the WORD it automatically makes them doers Mere hearers are FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of FORGETFUL for what they have heard disintegrates in the face of pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT pressure and calamity They forget the WORD OF GOD AND REVERT TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few TO NATURAL INSTINCTS The sower sowed the Word but only a few retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES retained The others let PERSECUTION TRIALS PLEASURES CARES OF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from themOF THIS LIFE etc rob the Word from them

Faith without Works is DeadFaith without Works is Dead

Healed People should Act on their HealingHealed People should Act on their Healing

Redeemed People should Act on their RedemptionRedeemed People should Act on their Redemption

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Two Things Angered JesusTwo Things Angered Jesus

Unbelief amongst His disciplesUnbelief amongst His disciples Hypocrisy amongst the PhariseesHypocrisy amongst the Pharisees

When people question our integrity we get angry HOW When people question our integrity we get angry HOW MUCH MORE GODMUCH MORE GOD

Satan Challenges Real FaithSatan Challenges Real Faith

He will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstaclesHe will say LOOK at the circumstances and obstacles

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Begin NowBegin Now

Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God Commit yourself to acting on the Word of God NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then NOW If the Word says lsquoREJOICErsquo then REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE REJOICE no matter how you feel lsquoYOU ARE HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord HEALEDrsquo then co-operate with the Lord Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the Take action ndash thank the Lord ndash with the HEALING WORD God speaksHEALING WORD God speaks

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Real Bible FaithReal Bible Faith

Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible Real BIBLE FAITH calls yourself what the Bible calls you Receives what the Word says about you as calls you Receives what the Word says about you as lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not lsquoIT IS WRITTENrsquo without wondering why it is not working for you and why it seems so far from the working for you and why it seems so far from the truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and truth in your life Real Bible Faith speaks and meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO meditates in the Word until the hope of it is SO STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully STRONG IN YOUR HEART that you are fully persuadedpersuaded

The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo

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The Definition of FaithThe Definition of Faith

Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I Deut 3011-14 ldquoFor this COMMANDMENT which I command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS command you TODAY it is NOT TOO MYSTERIOUS FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven FOR YOU NOR IS IT FAR OFF It is not in heaven that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for that you should say Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who Nor is it beyond the sea that you should say Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we will go over the sea for us and bring it to us that we may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR may hear it and do it BUT THE WORD IS NEAR YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART YOU IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquoTHAT YOU MAY DO ITrdquo