THE EMPOWERING SPIRIT The Gifts He Bestows (Faith) 1 Cor 12 vs. 7-9 & Heb 11 vs
FAITH (Its Distortion) Optimistic in outlook. Gullible and credulous. Faith has to be worked up.
FAITH (Its Definition) God given ability to have complete confidence in God on the basis of his nature and character rather than on external circumstances 1 Cor 12 v 9 & Heb 11 v 1. Ability to act on the basis of God’s nature and character Heb 11 vs. 1-2.
FAITH (Its Demonstration) To understand who we are before God Heb 11 v 3. To worship God v 4. To see God vs To obey God vs To face uncertainty and suffering for God vs To continue to walk with God v 39.