Essential Christian Doctrines - Lesson 7
by Dr. Ray Self
Faith
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Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
- A man’s life will be governed by what he believes.
- A Christian's life is governed by in whom he believes.
- Faith is the only avenue or approach to God - Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
- Salvation through faith
- Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
- Mark 16:16 - He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
- Acts 16:31 - And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
- -- Revised Standard - John 1:12 - But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God;
- Romans 5:1 - Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
- John 5:24 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation;
- Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
- The fullness of the Spirit through faith
- Galatians 3:14 … that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
- John 7:39 - But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive:
- Sanctification through faith
- Acts 15:9 - And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
- Acts 26:18 …that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
- Security by faith
- 1 Peter 1:5 - Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Romans 11:20 - Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith.
- Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
- Hebrews 10:12 - But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
- Peace through faith
- Isaiah 26:3- Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
- Hebrews 4:3 - For we which have believed do enter into rest
- Healing through faith
- James 5:15 - And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
- Acts 14:9 - The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,
- Overcoming the world and it’s ways
- 1 John 5:4 - For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
- Overcoming the flesh
- Romans 6:11 - Likewise reckon (have faith) ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
- Overcoming the devil
- Ephesians 6:16 - Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
- Luke 22:31-32.- And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not:
- Our entire Christian life is lived through faith
- "The just shall live by faith." (Hk. 2:4; Rom. 1:17; Gal. 3:11; Heb 10:38.)
- Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God
Study Questions:
- Why is it impossible to come to God but by faith?
- Why is it important to be saved by grace and not by our own works?
- Define sanctification and how we can get it.
- Explain healing by faith.