WHAT IS FAITH? Sermon #3 July 21, 2019

WHAT IS FAITH?

In continuation of our teaching series on faith, as we are still in the month of FAITH; this morning, we'll be looking at the fourth fact about faith.

4: Faith-Belief System

The world of success is built on belief systems. We have mainly two belief systems in existence today, namely the biblical belief system and the natural belief system. To be able to differentiate between the two, you need to understand how they work.

It is commonly agreed that people only excel in what they believe in. For instance, you cannot excel as a painter except you believe in fine arts, neither can you excel as a legal practitioner except you believe in the values of that profession. Why is it so? People are only committed to what they believe in! You can only accomplish a goal to which you are committed.

A• THE NATURAL BELIEF SYSTEM

Never ever think that there is no success outside the church; there is. That is, you do not have to be a Christian to be a success, but being a Christian puts you at an advantage; it is a plus. Being a Christian also offers you such a success wherein you have fulfilment, scripture refers to it as the "...good success"(See Joshua 1:8). This also confirms that there is a natural belief system that is able to deliver success. You believe in a course and by believing in it you become committed to it; and by getting committed to it, you eventually accomplish it. Therefore, the natural belief system is such that has no God-factor or backing in it. It starts and ends in the natural realm. Hence, it is time and space bound.

Let me outline what the natural belief system offers.

1. The natural belief system psyches the soul with confidence. It tells you, "It can be done"
2. It boosts the intellect for creativity. Your commitment to a course makes you become creative in the pursuit of that course.
3. It energizes the body for action.
4. It stirs the emotions for accomplishment — that is, passion.

However, two things are lacking: the power back-up and divine security which makes it vulnerable to all satanic maneuverings.

B• THE BIBLICAL BELIEF SYSTEM

The biblical belief system is such that is Word-based. It is founded by the Word,  rooted in the Word and secured or sustained by the Word of God. Any belief system outside this framework isn't biblical.

FACTS ABOUT BIBLICAL BELIEF SYSTEM

1. It connects you to divine power for performance (see Luke 1:45)
2. It also quickens the mind for supernatural mental productivity. It is what made Daniel and his friends excel in wisdom (see Daniel 2:16-28).
3. It does not only affect your spirit and soul, it also energizes your body supernaturally.
4. The biblical belief system also connects you to the performance power, also protects you from all satanic assaults, and furthermore, destroys all spiritual oppositions (see Ephesians 6:16)

These show that the biblical belief system is faith itself. It transcends the natural realm into the supernatural. That is why I say faith is not philosophy, it is not psychology, it is not metaphysic; neither is it a school of thought. Faith is a power point that keeps you going in spite of all odds, by the backing of God. That is why is said that what the Lord does, is forever. Brethren this is the blessed Truth. Praise God!

Stay blessed in the Name of our Lord Jesus.

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Pastor D. STANLEY-MARCUS

President