Basics For Believers

Lesson Seventeen: How To Operate In Faith

I. Know What Faith Is - Heb 11:1-6.

1. Faith is substance and evidence. When God has promised to meet a need, then faith says that need is met even if I don't physically see it.

2. Faith is related to the spiritual realm. It says what God has promised is already mine.

3. There is a difference between faith and hope. Hope is very important (Heb. 6:19), but it is not enough. Faith gives substance to our hope.

II. Know How To Appropriate Faith - Rom. 10:17

1. Many people are constantly praying for faith. God does not impart faith in answer to prayer alone. We meditate in God's Word. (Joshua 1:8).

2. God has given His children many promises in the Bible to cover every need that we could ever have. When a need arises, we must find the promise that applies to it. This will build the faith we need to receive from God.

III. Know How To Use Your Faith (Part 1)

1. James 2:17-26.

A. Once we have learned what Faith is and how to appropriate it, we must begin to use it.

2. Some ways to use our faith:

A. Use your faith in prayer (James 1:26; Mark 11:24).

B. Continue to confess the Word, not the problem (Hebrews 4:15; 10:23).

IV. Know How To Use Your Faith (Part 2)

1. Take the action that the scripture requires (James 1:22; Matt. 7:24-27).

2. Begin to act as if it already belongs to you by thanking and praising God (Mark 11:24).

Conclusion: When we learn these basic principles concerning faith, we can begin a life and adventure of faith. It is only by faith that we are able to please God (Heb. 11:6) and appropriate from Him all that we need or desire.

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