As Though They Were
08/06/06
The "As Though They Were" Principle Faith Confession!
Saying What God Says "the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were." Romans 4:17b
"So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11
"the righteousness of faith speaks" "If you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth." Romans 10:6-10
Why consider Faith confession?- Faith pleases God!
- 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."
- Faith honors God, and God honors faith!
- Faith words are edifying - they taste good & produce life.
- I Chronicles 17:1-2 - Do all that is in your heart!
- Matthew 12:35a - Good treasure
- Ephesians 4:29 - Edifying words - imparting grace
- Faith words are TRUE!
- Faith confession changes things.
If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. John 13:17