Tuesday, August 7, 2018

WHAT PRODUCES FAITH?


PRODUCED FAITH.

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 “…[ONE OF] ... the fruit of the Spirit is ... faith,…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…” (Galatians 5 NLT). “… God will supply all [your need for FAITH]…" (Philippians 4:19 NASB). “… You will always have everything you need  …” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). “…[The indwelling fruit of] ... faith cometh (is activated) by HEARING… the WORD of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV).
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Which faith COMES when it HEARS the WORD of God? From the perspective of this blog, the Spiritual fruit of FAITH COMES when it hears the WORD of God. The WORD of God activates, strengthens, and empowers the indwelling Spiritual fruit of FAITH.

The indwelling Spiritual fruit of FAITH is activated, strengthened, and empowered TO DO EXACTLY what is said by God and spoken by Jesus, the WORD!!!

JESUS, “is” the WORD of God to mankind. “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).“…the Word (Jesus) was made FLESH, dwelt among us, and we saw His glory (God's presence), glory as of the only begotten (specially created) from the Father, full of grace and truth....” (JOHN 1:14 KJV).

Let’s look at a section of John 1:14. It says, “….The WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV). Jesus  "IS" the human mouthpiece for speaking “The WORD.” “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).

The WORD is also understood by the term logos, which means communication from God to mankind straight from his heart.
“…The only begotten (special and supernaturally created) Son (the WORD), which is in the bosom (secret, intimate place of his heart) of the Father, he hath declared (explained, revealed, or communicated for) him…” (John 1:18 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…THE WORDS … they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…the Word was with God, and the Word was God … (John 1:1-4 NASB). 

 The WORD communicated a MESSAGE of LOVE directly from GOD'S HEART, revealing his plans of SALVATION and REPENTENCE. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever BELIEVETH IN HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (ACTS 16:31 KJV).  "…REPENT AND RETURN, “SO” that your sins may be wiped away…” (Acts 3:19 NASB). “… [I]…kept declaring ….that they should REPENT and TURN TO God…” (Acts 26: 20 NASB). "…REPENT AND RETURN, “SO” that your sins may be wiped away…” (Acts 3:19 NASB).

The WORD was HEARD, but NOT everyone actually LISTENED. The WORD was clearly DEMONSTRATED, but NOT everyone actually SAW it.  The WORD was GOD and HE was in their midst, but they didn’t even know it. “… Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it…" (Genesis 28:16 NASB).

The WORD was clothed in human FLESH and since mankind MOSTLY look on the outside or appearance the HOLY spiritual WORD was EASILY missed. “…God is not human “…God is Spirit Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill…” (Numbers 23:19 NIV & John 4:24 KJV)? “…Not one of all the LORD's good promises … failed; every one was fulfilled (Joshua 21:45 NIV). “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV).
“… The LORD [WAS] ... in this place (he became FLESH), and [the world] did not know it…" (Genesis 28:16 NASB). Thus mankind continued in their trespasses, sins, and rebellions JUST like they DO to this day. “….The WORD was made flesh (made human)….” (John 1:14 KJV). YET, “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). In addition, “...God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, …”(1 Samuel 16:7 NASB).

It wasn’t JESUS’ FLESH that made him the POWERFUL Word of God; it was the anointing POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT. “…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy Ghost and WITH POWER: (WHAT DID JESUS DO?) …[HE] ... went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil;  (WHY WAS HE ABLE TO DO WHAT HE DID?) ... GOD WAS WITH HIM. (WHO SAW JESUS DO WHAT HE DID? ... we  (HIS DISCIPLES) are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

It was the HOLY SPIRIT that GAVE Jesus the POWER TO SAY AND DO WHAT HE SAID AND DID. “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). Jesus SAID:  “…I do nothing of myself…” (John 8:28 KJV). “…the Father (God, the Holy Spirit) that DWELLETH IN ME, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

JESUS, the WORD, wrapped in human FLESH, served as a MOUTHPIECE for God’s communication to mankind. “….The WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV). “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV) “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV).

Listening to God’s words through Jesus is similar to listening to a person’s words through a radio.

God’s words came through human flesh and the disc jockey’s words came through a radio.

If the radio suddenly became like a human flesh, but continued to deliver the disc jockeys words it would be similar to the way JESUS delivered God’s words to humanity.

The WORDS you hear through the radio is “that” disc jockey’s actual words.

The WORDS you hear through Jesus is God’s actual words. Words also mean message, speech, or communication. “….The WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV). "THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT (GOD)…” (John 6:63 KJV) “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV).

What was the importance of SENDING the WORD through JESUS? “…The ...Son (the WORD) ...he hath declared (explained, revealed, or communicated for) him…” (John 1:18 KJV). The bible SAYS: “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and THESE THREE ARE ONE  “…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 Corinthians 8:4 KJV).

For example: “…Then God SAID,Let there be light”; AND THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

1.     “…Then God SAID (God SAID);

2.     “Let there be light” (Jesus, the Word, spoke what he SAID;

3.     AND THERE WAS LIGHT (The Holy Spirit did what was SAID and SPOKEN)…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

4.     There is ONE God. These three aspects of God are working rapidly and simultaneously together. We are looking at in VERY slow motion. The Holy Ghost (Spirit) DOES what Jesus, the Word SPEAKS and God SAYS

God says. Jesus speaks. The invisible, Holy Spirit, does the work of confirming what is SAID and SPOKEN.

“….The WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV). Jesus, the WORD, made flesh, SPEAKS what God SAYS, and the HOLY SPIRIT,  “DOES” what is SAID and SPOKEN.

God is the FATHER. Jesus is the WORD of the father. The Holy Spirit is the POWER of the father. “…THESE THREE ARE ONE (nonetheless, ALL are the FATHER).…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

Your mind says something. Your mouth speaks what your mind says. your actions does what your mind says or your mouth speaks or both. These are all aspects of the “same” person.

“…the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost:…” (1 Corinthians 8:4 KJV). Jesus is at the CENTER, between God, the Father, and God, the Holy Spirit.

The CENTER is the most important position because it is the SOURCE from which ALL else originates. “…In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

The CENTER, which is the WORD, is the SOURCE of POWER, INFLUENCE, ACTIVITY, or ACTION. “… All things came into being through Him (the WORD of God), and apart from Him (the WORD) nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

The CENTER, which is the WORD of God, is the pivotal point where everything else rotates or revolves. For instance, we say the SUN is the center of the solar system and everything else revolves around it. “…apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “… [Jesus, the WORD is] …sustaining ALL THINGS by his powerful word…” (Hebrews 1:3 NIV).

Thus, the FATHER’s (God) WORD (Jesus) is” POWER (Holy Spirit) and they are ONE. “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father (GOD), the Word (JESUS), and the Holy Ghost (POWER): and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

“… THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV). Breaking the Father, the Word and the Holy Spirit down into pieces is like looking at them in very, very slow motion, but they are working together as ONE; fast, quick, immediately, and simultaneously. “…Then God SAID,Let there be light”; AND THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

Your mind/thoughts, spoken words, and actions have different names and functions, but they are often working together, simultaneously, as ONE (walk, run, sit, stand, eat, sleep, etc.). “…The Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

The WORD is the Father’s thoughts, he speaks his thoughts through Jesus, and he does what he says and speaks through the confirming work of the Holy Spirit. “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he DOETH the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

Your mind has thoughts, which impact the words you speak, and influences your actions. Your actions do what your thoughts say or what your mouth speaks, or both (if they are in agreement). as he THINKETH within his heart (mind/thoughts), so is he (actions)…” (Proverbs 23:7 KJV).

The HOLY SPIRIT “DOES” - what God says and Jesus, the WORD SPEAKS - “EVERY” single time!! “…I change NOT” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  

 MY WORD … SHALL ACCOMPLISH (through the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit) that which I please, and it SHALL PROSPER (through the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit) in the thing whereto I sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV). God says, I “…am WATCHING over my word to PERFORM it (through the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit)…” (Jeremiah 1:12 NASB).

IN Ezekiel 37 you can CLEARLY “SEE” how GOD SAYS SOMETHING, God’s WORD is SPOKEN, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES what God says and speaks. “…Prophesy (God says), [Ezekiel’s mouth is being utilized to speak what God says]… and SAY to them (Speak the WORD). This is what the Sovereign Lord SAYS…” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).

This is what God SAID for Ezekiel to SPEAK; SAY: “ ‘My people …I will PUT my SPIRIT in you and you will LIVE …Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord...’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).

“…As [Ezekiel]… was prophesying (SPEAKING GOD’S WORD as he was told), there was a noise (The Holy Spirit started DOING the confirming WORK immediately), a rattling sound, and THE BONES CAME TOGETHER, BONE TO BONE. [Ezekiel]… LOOKED, and tendons and flesh appeared on them and skin covered them [then]… BREATH ENTERED THEM; they came to LIFE and STOOD UP on their feet—a vast army… I HAVE DONE IT, declares the Lord…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).

“…I HAVE DONE IT, declares the Lord…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he DOETH the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). The FATHER’s WORD is” POWER and they are ONE. “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father (GOD), the Word (JESUS), and the Holy Ghost (POWER): and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 JOHN 5:6-8 KJV).

The POWER of GOD’s SPOKEN WORD is CLEARLY SEEN in EZEKIEL.  “…Since the creation of the world God’s INVISIBLE QUALITIES—have been CLEARLY SEEN, being UNDERSTOOD FROM WHAT HAS BEEN MADE …” (Romans 1:20 NIV). “… [THE BONES] …came to LIFE’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV). “ … BREATH ENTERED THEM; they … STOOD UP on their feet—a vast army... I HAVE DONE IT, declares the Lord…’” (Ezekiel 37 NIV).

 “…  THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE WAS FORMED at God’s spoken WORD … what we now SEE (the whole world) did not come from anything that can be SEEN (the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit)…(Hebrews 11:3 NLT). “…BY THE WORD  (by what God SAYS,) of the Lord (jesus, the word) the heavens were made (the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit), And by the breath of His mouth all their host…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB).

JESUS, the WORD, WHILE ON EARTH AND IN HUMAN FLESH DEPENDED UPON “WHAT GOD SAID” and THE CONFIRMING “WORKS” of GOD’S  HOLY SPIRIT. “…God anointed (empowered) Jesus of Nazareth with  (WHAT?) the Holy Spirit and POWER, and …he went around doing good and healing all ….because God was with him…” (Acts 10:38 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works” (John 14:10 KJV).

God anointed others (HOW?) “WITH” the Holy Spirit and POWER too. “…Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and POWER (the indwelling Spirit and worker of ALL God’s ability), performed great wonders and signs among the people…” (Acts 6:8 NIV).  “…God did extraordinary MIRACLES (by the indwelling Holy Spirit and worker of ALL God’s ability) through Paul” (Acts 19:11 NIV). “…I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and MIRACLES (by the WORK of the Holy Spirit and worker of ALL God’s ability)…” (2 Corinthians 12:12 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“…Now God GIVES US many kinds of special abilities, but it is the same HOLY SPIRIT who is the SOURCE of them all.it is the same God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT (the worker of God’s abilities) DISPLAYS God’s power (ALL God’s ABILITY) THROUGH each of us It is the same and only Holy Spirit who gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“…I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).

JESUS SPOKE AND SAID that GOD gave believers special gifts, and the confirming work of HOLY SPIRIT has distributed those special gifts as was said and spoken. …That great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work “IN US” what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…It is God which worketh IN YOU both to will and to do of his good pleasure…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in [YOU], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

God would NOT say and Jesus would NOT speak WITHOUT complete faith (dependency upon) and absolute confidence that the Holy Spirit would do the confirming WORK. “…God is not human “…God is Spirit Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill…” (Numbers 23:19 NIV & John 4:24 KJV)? “…Not one of all the LORD's good promises … failed; every one was fulfilled (Joshua 21:45 NIV). “…My counsel (WORD)… SHALL stand, and I will do all my pleasure” (Isaiah 46:10 KJV).

In Genesis 1:13 the Father’s WORD is witnessed in the POWERFUL, confirming work of the Holy Spirit. “…Then God SAID, “Let there be light”; AND THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

1. “…Then God SAID (God says with complete faith (dependency upon) and absolute confidence in his OWN spoken WORD). 2. “Let there be light” (Jesus, the Word speaks with complete faith (dependency upon) and absolute confidence in what GOD SAYS). 3.  AND THERE WAS LIGHT (The Holy Spirit does the confirming WORK with complete faith (dependency upon) and absolute confidence in what GOD SAYS and SPEAKS)…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

God has complete, immutable faith (dependency upon) and absolute, unwavering confidence in his OWN WORD. “…MY WORD be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it SHALL NOT return unto me void, but it SHALL ACCOMPLISH that which I please, and it SHALL PROSPER in the thing whereto I sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV). God says, I “…am WATCHING over my word to PERFORM it…” (Jeremiah 1:12 NASB).

The WORD is the ORIGIN of EVERYTHING that is made, created, or will EVER come into existence. The WORD is the CENTER point in which EVERYTHING else begins from what God SAYS. “…  THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE WAS FORMED at God’s command (at what God said) … what we now SEE (the whole universe) did not come from anything that can be SEEN (the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit)…(Hebrews 11:3 NLT).

It is no wonder the NAME “JESUS” (THE WORD) is the name ABOVE “ALL” other names and titles. “… name which is above every name” (Philippians 2:9).

JESUS’ “IS” the WORD. The WORD stems from what GOD SAYS and is the SOURCE of EVERY ACTIVITY SEEN or DONE in ALL the universe. “… at God’s command (at what God SAYS) … what we now SEE (everything SEEN and DONE) did not come from anything that can be SEEN (the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit)…(Hebrews 11:3 NLT). “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).

The WORD of God influences “ALL” ACTIONS and ACTIVITIES. Therefore, the WORD influences the indwelling, spiritual FRUIT of FAITH.  “…Faith cometh (is activated or influenced) by HEARING… the WORD of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV).

The indwelling spiritual FRUIT of FAITH RESPONDS to the WORD because it is “OF” the HOLY SPIRIT, who DOETH the confirming WORK that is said by God and spoken by Jesus.“…GOD (the Father) IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…The Lord (the Word) is that Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV).   “…The Spirit of God dwell[s] in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  . “…[one of] … the fruit of the Spirit is  faith” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…Faith (the FRUIT of FAITH) cometh (is activated or influenced) by HEARING… the WORD of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he DOETH the [confirming]… works…” (John 14:10 KJV).  

FAITH is part “OF” THE HOLY SPIRIT – that DOETH God’s confirming work - and is “IN” you!! “…[ONE OF] ... the fruit of the Spirit is ... faith,…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…” (Galatians 5 NLT).  “…[The indwelling fruit of] ... faith cometh (is activated) by HEARING… the WORD of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV). … FAITH (part “OF” the indwelling Holy Spirit) IS the substance (guarantee) of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen…” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV).

The FRUIT of FAITH that is part “OF” the indwelling Holy Spirit is NOW in you and “STILL” “DOES” what it HEARS God SAY and Jesus SPEAK. Guaranteed! Therefore, “… [The indwelling FRUIT of] Faith (which is part“OF” the Holy Spirit) cometh (is activated or influenced) by HEARING… the WORD of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV).

THE FATHER’S WORD IS POWER. The FRUIT of FAITH that is part “OF” the indwelling Holy Spirit BECOMES immediately active, in your life, by HEARING THE WORD of God. The FRUIT of FAITH begins to work "IN" and "THROUGH" you to DISPLAY God's POWER to strength you with HOPE and EXPECTATION that God will DO what he SAYS and SPEAKS. “…God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…the Father that dwelleth in [you], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…you will abound in HOPE (expectancy) by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NASB). “…I pray that God, the source of HOPE (expectancy), will fill you completely.... Then you will overflow with confident HOPE (confidence expectancy) through the power (strengthening)of the Holy Spirit…” (Romans 15:13 NLT).

The FRUIT of FAITH that is part “OF” the indwelling of Holy Spirit RESPONDS to AND DEPENDS UPON GOD’s WORD to become activated to do the confirming WORK. “…Faith (the FRUIT of FAITH) cometh (is activated, is influenced) by HEARING… the WORD of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV).  “….Apart from [the indwelling HOLY SPIRIT] you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…the Father that dwelleth in [you] (the indwelling Holy Spirit), he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

God “…dealt (GAVE) to every man (believer) the measure of faith...” (Romans 12:3 KJV). Thus, God gives you a measure of his OWN faith. “…God … sent forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [Y]OUR HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…” (Galatians 5 NLT). 

Further, …God… works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV). “….Apart from Me (the indwelling Holy Spirit), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).

IT IS THE FATHER’S HOLY SPIRIT that “… is able TO DO exceeding abundantly ABOVE all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

IT IS GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT that makes “…the things which are impossible with men … POSSIBLE …” (Luke 18:27 KJV). 

IT IS GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT that CAN DO ANYTHING!! “…I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).

However, IT IS GOD’S WORD (JESUS) THAT “IS” the CENTRAL SOURCE of EVERY ACTIVITY (confirming work of the Holy Spirit) in ALL the universe. “…  THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE WAS FORMED at God’s command  (AT WHAT HE SAYS)… what we now SEE (the whole universe) did not come from anything that can be SEEN (the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit)…(Hebrews 11:3 NLT).

Therefore, HIS WORDS ARE COMPLETELY TRUSTWORTHY. “…All your commands are TRUSTWORTHY” (PSALM 119:86 NLT). “…This hope (expectancy) is a strong and TRUSTWORTHY anchor for our souls…” (HEBREWS 6:19 NLT). “Everything you have heard … is TRUSTWORTHY and true…” (REVELATION 22:6 NLT).

HIS WORD WON’T EVER DISAPPOINT. “…the Scripture says, "WHOEVER [accepts, relies, and depends upon] HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED…" (ROMANS 10:11 NASB). “…In You they trusted and WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED…. (PSALMS 22:5 NASB).

 THEREFORE, YOU CAN…Trust in the Lord (the WORD, jesus) with all thine heart…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV).  “…The LORD (the WORD, Jesus) “WILL” accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [you]…” (John 14:31 NASB). “...Casting all your care upon him (the WORD, Jesus); for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV).   “…All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are TRUSTWORTHY….” (PSALMS 111:7 NLT).

For example, God told Abraham he would have a son at 90+ years old and from that son he would make him a GREAT nation. “…Abraham believed God” (James 2:18-24 NIV).

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. And I will make my covenant between me and thee…” (Genesis 17 KJV). “…And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing. …And in thee SHALL ALL FAMILIES of the earth be blessed…” (Genesis 12:2-3 KJV).

However, one day God told him to sacrifice his only son on the altar. If Abraham sacrifices his son on the altar, how will he become a GREAT nation? After all, he is already past 99 years old. Nonetheless, “…Abraham believed God[‘s WORD]” (James 2:18-24 NIV)..

“…It was BY FAITH (by depending upon the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit) that ABRAHAM OFFERED UP ISAAC as a sacrifice when God was testing him. Abraham, who had received God’s promises, was ready to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, even though God had told him, “Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted.”  Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead…” (Hebrews 11 NLT)

“…Abraham believed (depended upon) God (and what he said "...Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted")” (James 2:18-24 NIV). “….Apart from Me (the indwelling Holy Spirit), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). …[God] is able TO DO exceeding abundantly ABOVE all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…The things which are impossible with men …are POSSIBLE [with God] …” (Luke 18:27 KJV).   “…The God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).

Thus, “…Even when there was no reason for hope (expectancy of God to keep his WORD), Abraham kept hoping (expecting)--believing (depending) that he would become the father of many nations. For God had SAID to him, "That's how many descendants you will have!" (Romans 4:18 NLT).

To this day, everyone who has faith in God’s WORD (depends upon his WORD), like Abraham did, is considered Abraham’s seed. “…Understand, then, that those who HAVE FAITH (depends upon God's WORD) ARE children of Abraham. Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you. So those who RELY ON FAITH (the indwelling FRUIT of FAITH) are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith (the man who depended upon God's WORD)…” (Galatians 3: 7-9 NIV).

Abraham demonstrated unwavering faith in God (unwavering dependency upon God). “…Abraham [was empowered, by the Holy Spirit to expect and depend upon God‘s WORD]” (James 2:18-24 NIV). Because of the EMPOWERING of the Holy Spirit “…even when there was no reason for hope (expectancy of having descendants), Abraham kept hoping (expecting)—believing (depending)..." (Romans 4:18 NLT).

Abraham was empowered to believe (to expect and depend upon God) that even if he had to sacrifice his only son that God’s WORD was so POWERFUL that he would STILL be able to make him a GREAT nation through Isaac. “…Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the dead…” (Hebrews 11 NLT). “….I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).

Abraham’s faith was activated, EMPOWERED, and influenced by the WORD of God. “…It was BY FAITH (the empowering WORK of God’s Holy Spirit) that ABRAHAM OFFERED UP ISAAC Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was ABLE to bring him back to life again.…” (Hebrews 11 NLT). “… Is there any thing too hard for [God]?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).

“…God hath dealt (GIVEN)… to every man THE measure of FAITH…” (Romans 12:3 NIV).  “…[One of]… the fruit of the Spirit… is…FAITH…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…God has allotted to each a measure of faith…” (Romans 12:3 NASB). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…FAITH...” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). [God’s] …Holy Spirit …is the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT).

Hebrews 11 demonstrates how the Spirit of FAITH, when activated or influenced by the WORD  - empowers actions and activity in and through people:

BY FAITH we are empowered to understand

BY FAITH …Abel was empowered to bring

BY FAITH …Enoch was empowered to be taken up

BY FAITH …Noah was empowered to BUILD

BY HIS FAITH Noah was empowered to CONDEMN

BY FAITH …Abraham was empowered to obey

           he was empowered to live there BY FAITH—

BY FAITH …SARAH WAS EMPOWERED TO 

          HAVE A CHILD

BY FAITH …THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL                                    

WAS EMPOWERED TO GO RIGHT THROUGH THE

         RED SEA

BY FAITH …the people of Israel WAS EMPOWERED TO MARCH 

       AROUND JERICHO FOR SEVEN

       DAYS

BY FAITH these people [WERE EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT AND] overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. Women received their loved ones back again from death….” (Hebrews 11:1-35 NLT).

“…In the beginning was the Word … (John 1:1-4 NASB). From the very beginning God SAID WORDS for Jesus to SPEAK and those WORDS caused the Holy Spirit to immediately do the confirming WORK, as demonstrated through the CREATION of the entire universe. “…In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth…” (Genesis 1:1 KJV).

“…In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

“….Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. …God (commander) said (speaker), “Let there be light,” and there was light (doer)….God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day. God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.”God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. …God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness.  God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.”  God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind.  God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds…” (Genesis 1 KJV).

the invisible things (the CONFIRMING WORK of his Holy Spirit) of him from the creation of the world are CLEARLY SEEN…” (Romans 1:20 KJV). Do you “SEE” the POWERFUL influence of God’s WORD today? “…in him (God’s POWERFUL WORD, Jesus) ALL THINGS hold together…” (Colossians 1:7 NIV). “… [God is] sustaining ALL THINGS by his powerful word…” (Hebrews 1:3 NIV).

God’s WORD will STAND forever!  “…My counsel (WORD)… SHALL stand, and I will do all my pleasure” (Isaiah 46:10 KJV).

“…In the beginning was the Word (jesus), and the Word (jesus) was with God, and the Word (jesus) was God. He (the WORD, Jesus) was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him (the word, jesus), and apart from Him (the WORD, Jesus) nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “the invisible things (the WORK of his Holy Spirit) of him (his command and his spoken WORD) from the creation of the world are CLEARLY SEEN…” (Romans 1:20 KJV).

That SAME SPIRIT dwells in YOU and part of that SPIRIT is the FRUIT of FAITH. “…if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your [human] bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you…” (Romans 8:11 NASB).“…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…the Lord (WORD) is that Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV).  “…Jesus Christ is in you” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). “…the Spirit of God dwell[s] in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  

That “SAME” SPIRIT that dwells in YOU “STILL” DOES the CONFIRMING WORK that God says and Jesus speaks. The same God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us It is the same and only Holy Spirit who gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…It is God who works in you” (Philippians 2:13 NIV). “…The God of peace, … that great Shepherd of the sheep, work[s] in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…The God of peace … that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip[s] you with everything good for doing his will” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV).

“… [God] grant[s]… [true believers]… to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man…” (Ephesians 3:16 KJV). “…I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). SHOUT!!!

Thus the WORD confidently says “…FAITH (the indwelling Holy Fruit of FAITH within you) is the substance (absolute guarantee) of the things hope for…” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV).

The Holy Spirit “DOES,” without wavering, hesitating, or question, WHATEVER God SAYS and Jesus speaks "IN" YOU AND "through" YOU. “…The God of peace … that great Shepherd of the sheep, work[s] in us through Jesus Christ” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…Jesus Christ is in you” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV). The same God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of us It is the same and only Holy Spirit who gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…It is God who works in you” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).

However, the indwelling fruit of faith, which is produced by the Holy Spirit, ONLY comes or is activated by HEARING the WORD or by HEARING what God SAYS or SPEAKS!! “…faith cometh by hearing, and hearing … the word of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV). “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13 :8 NIV).

Thus the WORD confidently says “…the fruit of the [indwelling] Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…FAITH (the FRUIT of FAITH produced by the indwelling Holy Spirit within you) is the evidence (absolute guarantee) of things NOT seen…” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV)

This kind of faith is NOT human faith, but the GIFT of the indwelling SPIRIT. “…I will put a NEW SPIRIT in you…” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). “… [One of]…the fruit of the [new] Spirit is… FAITH…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…God has given [you] HIS Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT).  God “…[GAVE] to every man the measure of faith...” (Romans 12:3 KJV). “…IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD …” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…God … SENT forth the Spirit of His Son “INTO” [Y]OUR… HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…The Holy Spirit gives birth to [every aspect of] SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT).  

You have the option to CHOOSE to rely and accept God’s gift of indwelling faith or NOT.

It is a gift from God, and it ONLY responds to the WORD! “…I will put a NEW SPIRIT in you…” (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). “… [One of]…the fruit of the [new] Spirit is… FAITH…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). God “…[GAVE] to every man the measure of faith...” (Romans 12:3 KJV). “…IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD …” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “…faith cometh by hearing, and hearing … the word of God…” (Roman 10:17 KJV).

Rely on the indwelling Fruit of Faith, produced by the Holy Spirit, instead of your OWN human faith. “…The righteous will live by his faith (the indwelling fruit of faith)…” (Habakkuk 2:4 NASB). “…Apart from [the FRUIT of FAITH produced by the Holy Spirit], you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…FAITH...” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). [God’s] …Holy Spirit …is the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT).

 “…Christ liveth in [you]: and the life which [you] now live in the flesh [you] live by (via, through, by the use of, etc.) the faith of the Son of God.   …” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…FAITH...” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). [God’s] …Holy Spirit …is the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT). Therefore, “…Walk in NEWNESS of life…” (Romans 6:4 KJV).

Relying on the indwelling Fruit of Faith, produced by the Holy Spirit, is where miracles, signs, and wonders become manifested "in" and "through." “….NO MAN can do these miracles that thou doest, EXCEPT GOD BE WITH HIM…” (John 3:2 KJV).“…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy Spirit and POWER, and … he went around doing good and healing all ….because God was with him…” (Acts 10:38 NIV). “…Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and POWER, performed great wonders and signs among the people…” (Acts 6:8 NIV).  “…God did extraordinary MIRACLES (power) through Paul” (Acts 19:11 NIV). “…I persevered in demonstrating among you the marks of a true apostle, including signs, wonders and MIRACLES (power)…” (2 Corinthians 12:12 NIV).

 “…Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me (depends upon God), the works that I do (the WORD does) shall he(she) do also; and GREATER (not different, but greater) WORKS than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father…” (John 14:1 KJV).

The STRUGGLE with FAITH is the same struggle with any of God’s truth. Humble yourself and surrender to the truth about his indwelling Fruit of Faith that is produced by the Holy Spirit.“…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…FAITH...” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). [God’s] …Holy Spirit …is the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT). “…If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves, …” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV). “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord…” (James 4:10 KJV). Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God…” (1 Peter 5:6 KJV). “… [HE that] dwelleth in [YOU], he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).…That great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work “IN US” what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…It is God which worketh IN YOU both to will and to do of his good pleasure…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).

It is the TRUTH about the indwelling FRUIT of FAITH produced by the Holy Spirit that will set you FREE. “… [One of]…the fruit of the [HOLY] Spirit is… FAITH…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [y]our lives…FAITH...” (Galatians 5 NLT). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). [God’s] …Holy Spirit …is the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT). “…God has given [you] HIS Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT).  “…The righteous will live by his faith…” (Habakkuk 2:4 NASB). “…Christ liveth in [you SO]…live by (via, through, by the use of, etc.) the faith of the Son of God.   …” (Galatians 2:20 KJV).

The truth about your indwelling fruit of faith produced by the Holy Spirit will SET YOUR FAITH FREE!!! BECAUSE, “…Faith (the indwelling Fruit of Faith) cometh by hearing … by the word of God” (Roman 10:17 KJV). “…Thy word is truth (JOHN 17:17 KJV). “…The truth shall MAKE YOU FREE (set your faith free)…” (JOHN 8:32 KJV).
GOD HAS SUPPLIED EVERY THING YOU NEED TO LIVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE, INCLUDING FAITH. YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS YOU. HE STRENGTHENS YOU WITH A SUPERNATURAL FAITH THAT EMPOWERS YOU TO EXPECT AND DEPEND UPON HIM TO DO WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL DO IN HIS WORD!
HE WILL WORK THINGS TOGETHER FOR GOOD. HE DOES CARE FOR YOU. HE WILL DIRECT YOUR STEPS. HE WILL DO WHATEVER YOU ASK IN HIS WORD. HE WILL KEEP HIS WORD TO YOU. HIS WORD WILL DO EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT WILL DO. NOTHING IS TOO HARD OR IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD TO DO. HE WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING THAT CONCERNS YOU. HE IS YOUR PROVIDER. HE IS YOUR HEALER. HE IS YOUR PEACE. HE IS YOUR REFUGE AND DEFENSE. HE IS YOUR GUIDE. HE IS FAITHFUL TO YOU. HE IS ALWAYS KIND AND GOOD TO  YOU. HE NEVER CHANGES. HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. 
HE EMPOWERS YOU WITH ALL THE FAITH YOU NEED TO EXPECT AND DEPEND UPON HIS PROMISES TO YOU. THEREFORE, LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD AND BE EMPOWERED BY THE INDWELLING FRUIT OF FAITH THAT EMPOWERS YOU TO EXPECT AND DEPEND UPON GOD TO DO WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL DO IN YOUR LIFE!

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