Faith towards God Flashcards
The Greek Word for “FAITH”
Which means________
Pistis which means a firm persuasion , trust or belief , total dependence upon .
No longer focusing on trying to impress God or other people but rather directing your energy toward trusting in God for our ever need.
Foundational Scripture Mathew 6:25-34
25”Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Romans 12:3
3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
This type of Faith says that “God Can” What type of faith is that and What scripture/s does it correlate to?
• Little Faith: Jesus says a person that worries about everyday things, the necessities of life, has little faith. (Matthew 6:30-34; 14:28-3). Little faith only believes that “God can”.
This type of Faith says that “God Will “ What type of faith is that and What scripture/s or example does it correlate to?
• Great Faith: The Roman Centurion having natural authority recognized the spiritual authority of Jesus, that if He would just speak things would happen. This kind of faith Jesus calls “great” (Matthew 8:5-10; 15:21-28). Great faith comes to the realization that “God will”
This type of Faith says that “Its already Done “ What type of faith is that and What scripture/s or example does it correlate to?
• Perfect Faith: (James 2:20-22) James is saying that faith without subsequent action is useless faith. Even Peter, with little faith walked on water. James is telling us that faith is made perfect by how we respond to it (works). Perfect faith is when the believer concludes that not only, “God can”, “God will”, but “God has”. And because He has, our actions reflect the confidence that the promise has already come to pass. This faith says, “It’s already done!” Examples: Abraham (Romans 4:19-21), Noah, (Hebrews 11:7)
What are the Seven areas of faith ?
1) Saving Faith
2)The fruit of Faith
#) The Gift of Faith
4)Doctrinal Faith
5)The Spirit of Faith
6) Healing Faith
7) Giving Faith
1) Saving Faith
(Ephesians 2:8) tells us our salvation is by grace, unmerited favor, and is a gift from God.
The fruit of faith
Galatians 5:22-24)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Faith ought to manifest itself in our lives as a result of spending time with the Holy Spirit (2Corinthians 13:14).
The fruit of the Holy Spirit ought to produce the very nature and personality of Christ.
The Gift of Faith
- The Gift of Faith – (1Corinthians 12 :7-11) Is a special impartation of faith upon the believer for the common good of others. Since faith is necessary for manifestation, and our unbelief hinders the working of God in our lives, God then, will give us a gift of faith to believe beyond our current level of faith.
- Doctrinal Faith
1Timothy 4:1) In this passage, the word for faith used describes the Christian teaching/orthodoxy as a whole. Doctrinal faith occurs when you get a sound biblical interpretation of scripture.
- The Spirit of Faith
(2Corinthians 4:13) The Spirit of faith is the kind of faith found in the 1st century church; the kind of faith that believed whatever God said. The early Christians would speak what God said, and they expected to see it happen.
- Healing Faith
(Isaiah 53:3-5) As believers we have an expectation of healing as a result of the atonement. Healing is for two reasons, to glorify God, and prevent premature death.
- Giving Faith
– (Mark 12:41-44) The widow gave even when she did not have it. She did not consider her circumstances, but gave in total trust and dependence on God, and Jesus declared her blessed.
What are the types of Baptisms and how many are there?
Johns Baptisms Baptism into the body of Christ Baptism in Water Baptism of the Holy Spirit Baptism by fire Baptism in the Cloud Baptism into the Leader
- John’s Baptism
For the repentance of Israel (Matthew 3:11; Acts 13:24) *NOT RELEVANT FOR BELIEVERS TODAY
- Baptism into the Body of Christ
You are baptized into Christ and Christ into you. (1Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:23-29; Ephesians 2:13-19)
- Baptism in Water
Immersion into water symbolizing the death of our old self and the resurrection into our new life in Christ. (Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Romans 6)
- Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Empowers you to be a bold witness for Christ, to get past your temperament and fears, imparts spiritual gifts, leadership and ministry. (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8)
- Baptism by Fire
– As a believer you will be put in the line of fire of the enemy. The word says that all who live godly will suffer persecution. In Mark 10:38-39, Jesus was talking about baptism by fire, not water baptism. (2Timothy 3:12; Acts14:22; John 15:20; 16:33; 1Peter 5:10)
- Baptism in the Cloud –
The children of Israel came out of Egypt led by a cloud be day and a pillar of fire by night. Baptism in the cloud stresses the importance of the believer to stay current with the move of God.
- Baptism into the Leader
This goes hand in hand with the baptism into the cloud. How will you know the move of God if there is no leader? Israel had Moses, we have our sent men and women of God, our pastors. It is imperative that we have a spiritual leader and not act as mavericks who cannot submit to any spiritual authority. (1Corinthians 10:1.2)
What does Laying on of hand represent and what is necessary in order for it to take place.
The laying on of hands represents the transfer of power, authority, and strength of God when done according to His will.
• Identification: The offeror and the receiver become one – there is a spiritual connection between the two. Once there is a spiritual connection, only then can there be impartation.
• Impartation: A bestowing, conferring, and transfer of a blessing occurs. The offeror is depositing into the receiver’s life what God has deposited into their hand.
What are the different practices of laying on of hands?
- Healing – (Mark 16:17-18)
- Blessings -Genesis 48:13-20
- Spiritual Gifts (Romans 1:11-12)
- Signs & Wonders – (John 9; Acts 3:1-10, 5:12, 9:36-41)
- Baptism of the Holy Spirit – (Acts 19:1-7)
- Sending forth into Ministry – (Acts 13:1-4; 1Timothy 4:13-16)
- Setting Aside or Commissioning Deacons – Acts 6:1-6
