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Faith Takes The Answer

Faith Takes the Answer

Key Verse:
Hebrews 11:6 – “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
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Faith Points

1. Faith Believes God Exists and Rewards.
   Faith begins with believing God’s reality and His goodness to those who seek Him.
   ➡ Romans 10:17 – “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
2. Faith Acts on God’s Word.
   Faith doesn’t wait for evidence—it acts on the Word as final authority.
   ➡ James 2:17 – “Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
3. Faith Speaks What It Believes.
   Faith is voice-activated; confession is part of receiving.
   ➡ 2 Corinthians 4:13 – “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak.”
4. Faith Sees the Answer Before It Manifests.
   It visualizes and thanks God before the answer appears.
   ➡ Mark 11:24 – “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”
5. Faith Is Fully Persuaded.
   True faith rests on God’s promise, not circumstance.
   ➡ Romans 4:20–21 – “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.”
6. Faith Holds Fast Without Wavering.
   Faith stands firm even when it seems delayed.
   ➡ Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”
7. Faith Works Through Love.
   Love fuels faith’s power.
   ➡ Galatians 5:6 – “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.”
8. Faith Overcomes the World.
   Faith triumphs over trials and opposition.
   ➡ 1 John 5:4 – “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”
9. Faith Receives the Promise.
   Faith takes possession of what grace provides.
   ➡ Hebrews 6:12 – “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
10. Faith Pleases God.
    Nothing moves God like genuine faith.
    ➡ Matthew 9:29 – “Then He touched their eyes, saying, ‘According to your faith let it be to you.’”

2. Hebrews 5:12–14 — Spiritual Immaturity

Hebrews 5:12–14 – “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God... But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”

Faith Points

1. Spiritual immaturity is remaining on milk instead of the meat of the Word.
   ➡ 1 Corinthians 3:1–2 – “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal… I fed you with milk and not with solid food.”
2. Mature believers discern spiritual truth.
   ➡ Ephesians 4:14–15 – “That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro… but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ.”
3. Maturity comes through practice and obedience.
   ➡ James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
4. Immaturity hinders teaching others.
   ➡ Hebrews 6:1 – “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection…”
5. Growth requires exercising spiritual senses.
   ➡ 1 Peter 2:2 – “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.”

3. Hebrews 6:1–3 — The Problem of Not Growing Spiritually
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Hebrews 6:1–3 – “Therefore leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection… And this we will do if God permits.”

Faith Points

1. God expects spiritual progress.
   ➡ Philippians 3:13–14 – “Forgetting those things which are behind… I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
2. Growth moves beyond the basics.
   ➡ 2 Peter 3:18 – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
3. Spiritual stagnation leads to dullness.
   ➡ Hebrews 5:11 – “...you have become dull of hearing.”
4. Faith grows by use.
   ➡ Romans 10:17 – “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
5. Progress is the will of God.
   ➡ Colossians 1:10 – “That you may walk worthy of the Lord… increasing in the knowledge of God.”

4. What Faith Is

1. Faith is believing God’s Word above all else.
   ➡ Romans 4:20–21
2. Faith is assurance of unseen realities.
   ➡ Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
3. Faith is trust in God’s integrity.
   ➡ Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie…”
4. Faith is acting on the Word.
   ➡ James 2:26 – “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”
5. Faith is confidence in God’s character.
   ➡ Psalm 37:5 – “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.”

5. What Faith Is Not

1. Faith is not feelings.
   ➡ 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
2. Faith is not mental agreement.
   ➡ James 2:19 – “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!”
3. Faith is not presumption.
   ➡ Matthew 4:7 – “Jesus said… ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’”
4. Faith is not magic or manipulation.
   ➡ Acts 8:18–20 – Simon tried to buy the power of God.
5. Faith is not dependent on circumstance.
   ➡ Romans 8:37 – “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

6. Why We Need Faith

1. Without faith we cannot please God.
   ➡ Hebrews 11:6
2. Faith connects us to grace.
   ➡ Ephesians 2:8 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith…”
3. Faith brings victory.
   ➡ 1 John 5:4
4. Faith appropriates God’s promises.
   ➡ Mark 11:24
5. Faith sustains us through trials.
   ➡ 1 Peter 1:7 – “That the genuineness of your faith… though tested by fire, may be found to praise…”

7. Where Faith Takes the Answer — 2 Peter 1:2–4

2 Peter 1:2–4 – “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God… by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises…”

1. Faith takes you to the knowledge of God.
2. Faith brings you into grace and peace.
3. Faith partakes of the divine nature.
4. Faith accesses the promises.
5. Faith escapes worldly corruption.

➡ Romans 5:2 – “Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand…”


8. Lies & Misconceptions About Faith

1. “Faith always gets instant results.” – False. Faith is patient.
   ➡ Hebrews 6:12
2. “If I have faith, I’ll never face trouble.” – False.
   ➡ John 16:33 – “In the world you will have tribulation…”
3. “Faith means ignoring reality.” – False. Faith faces reality with truth.
   ➡ Romans 4:19–21
4. “Faith is positive thinking.” – False. Faith is believing God’s Word.
   ➡ Mark 11:22 – “Have faith in God.”
5. “Faith is automatic.” – False. Faith must be cultivated.
   ➡ Romans 10:17

9. Bible Truths About Faith

1. Faith comes from God’s Word.
2. Faith pleases God.
3. Faith works by love.
4. Faith speaks and acts.
5. Faith receives promises.
6. Faith grows.
7. Faith overcomes.
8. Faith justifies.
9. Faith anchors hope.
10. Faith stands firm.

(Scriptures: Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6; Galatians 5:6; 2 Corinthians 4:13; Hebrews 6:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 John 5:4; Romans 5:1; Hebrews 6:19; Ephesians 6:16)


10. Why We Believe in Faith

1. God commands us to live by faith.
   ➡ Habakkuk 2:4 – “The just shall live by his faith.”
2. Jesus walked by faith.
   ➡ John 11:41–42
3. Faith aligns us with God’s will.
   ➡ Hebrews 10:38
4. Faith brings answers to prayer.
   ➡ Mark 11:24
5. Faith glorifies God.
   ➡ Romans 4:20
6. Faith changes circumstances.
   ➡ Matthew 17:20
7. Faith is the victory.
   ➡ 1 John 5:4
8. Faith connects to grace.
   ➡ Ephesians 2:8
9. Faith releases God’s power.
   ➡ Hebrews 11
10. Faith brings reward.
    ➡ Hebrews 11:6

11. The God-Kind of Faith

1. Speaks what it believes.
   ➡ Mark 11:22–23
2. Believes before it sees.
   ➡ John 20:29
3. Creates by the Word.
   ➡ Genesis 1:3
4. Calls things that are not.
   ➡ Romans 4:17
5. Endures until fulfillment.
   ➡ Hebrews 6:15

12. Faith: Purpose, Christ Revealed, Holy Spirit at Work, Personal Applications

Purpose

1. To please God – Hebrews 11:6
2. To receive His promises – Hebrews 6:12
3. To live victoriously – 1 John 5:4
4. To walk in grace – Romans 5:2
5. To fulfill destiny – 2 Timothy 4:7

Christ Revealed

1. Author and Finisher of faith – Hebrews 12:2
2. The Word made flesh – John 1:14
3. Faith demonstrated in His works – Mark 11:12–14
4. Faith in the Father’s will – John 11:41–42
5. Faithful and True Witness – Revelation 19:11

Holy Spirit at Work

1. Convicts hearts to believe – John 16:8–9
2. Produces faith fruit – Galatians 5:22
3. Reveals the Word – John 14:26
4. Strengthens inner man – Ephesians 3:16–17
5. Confirms the Word – Mark 16:20

Personal Applications

1. Speak faith daily.
2. Meditate on the Word.
3. Refuse doubt and fear.
4. Obey promptly.
5. Give thanks before seeing results.
   ➡ Philippians 4:6

13. Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge
Hosea 4:6 – “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…”

1. Ignorance destroys faith.
2. Knowledge builds confidence.
3. Revelation knowledge strengthens foundation.
4. Knowledge of God’s will eliminates doubt.
5. True knowledge brings freedom.
   ➡ John 8:32

14. Faith Shop (Workshop)

Personal Faith Shop Steps

1. Teaching Segment: “What Faith Is and Is Not.”
2. Scripture Confession Practice: Mark 11:23–24 declarations.
3. Discussion: Faith in real-life trials.
4. Application Activity: “Write Your Faith Project”
5. Prayer of Agreement & Activation: Matthew 18:19–20.

15. Summary of “Faith Takes the Answer”

1. Faith believes before seeing – Hebrews 11:1
2. Faith acts on God’s Word – James 2:17
3. Faith receives the promise – Mark 11:24
4. Faith endures trials – 1 Peter 1:7
5. Faith glorifies God – Romans 4:20

Takeaway
Hebrews 12:2 – “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…”
Faith begins and ends in Christ. Faith takes hold of God’s Word, speaks it, stands on it, and rejoices until the answer is seen.