Understanding and Living the Life of Faith: What is Faith? Faith in the Word Behind the Word

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Summary:

Faith grows out of the Word of God, and we are to make His Word our final authority in life. The written Word of God prepares us to hear the
voice behind the Word. While we are reading and meditating on the Word
of God, He will speak to us, giving us specific instructions for our
lives.



  1. Four definitions of faith.
    1. Faith is acting out on the Word of God.
    2. Faith is a practical expression of the confidence we have in God and His Word.
    3. Real Bible faith is faith in the love of God.
    4. Faith is ...

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Understanding and Living the Life of Faith: What is Faith? The Mind: The Arena of Faith (Part 2)

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

There is constantly a battle going on in our minds. We are at war daily because Satan is busy attacking our minds with thoughts that are
contrary to God’s Word. If we do not know the Word, we can be defeated
and overwhelmed by the snares of the enemy. Our victory is assured when
we align our thoughts with the Word, regardless of our circumstances.




  1. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal (2 Corinthians 10:3-5).
    1. Satan launches his attacks in our minds.
      1. If Satan can get control of our thi...

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The Covenant World (Part 2)

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Summary:

God made a covenant with a man named Abram. In this covenant, He promised Abram that He would cause his seed to be as numerous as the stars. God
also promised to bless Abram’s seed with great prosperity. Then God
changed his name from Abram to Abraham, which means the father of many
nations. As born again Christians, we are Abraham’s seed and heirs of
the covenant promises.




  1. God introduced himself to Abraham as “thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward” (Genesis 15:1-18...

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Understanding and Living the Life of Faith: What is Faith? The Mind: The Arena of Faith

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Summry

Battles are won and lost in the mind. Abstain from fleshly lusts because indulging in them creates unnecessary battles in your soul. Pay
attention to what or who is framing your mindset because your mind
determines your destination in life. Refuse to accept contradictions to
God’s Word. Remain focused on what the Bible says and do not entertain
anything else.



  1. The mind is the arena of faith.
    1. Battles are won and lost in the mind.
    2. The “flesh” is a mindset that opposes God’s Word....

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Understanding and Living the Life of Faith: What is Faith? The Voice Behind the Word (Part 2)

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Summary:

There is a knowledge that goes beyond all human intellect. When we receive such knowledge, it changes the very core of our being. This revelation
knowledge is the knowledge that can only come from God. We receive
hidden wisdom when we hear a Word from God spoken directly to us
concerning our individual lives. However, His written Word is the
gateway to His spoken Word.



  1. “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own w...

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