Faith in God

Get the basics: Faith in God


Hebrews 6

1So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. 2You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.

This scripture shows us some of the basic or fundamental principles of Christianity.

1) Repentance and forgiveness. 2) Faith in God 3) Baptisms 4) The laying on of hands 5) The resurrection of the dead 6) Eternal judgement 7) Moving on….


1) Faith in God.

Hebrews 11:1 NIV Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

World English Bible
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.


John 20:29 Jesus said “blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Even though we can’t see God, we can see the evidence of Him

Romans 1:20 New Living Translation
For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

Just by observing nature, Gods existence is proved over and over again.

We also have the scriptures, Gods word, written by the hand of man that not only bares witness to His existence but to His love and nurturing of mankind throughout history.

Read Hebrews 11


We have Jesus, Gods word clothed in flesh, who is a witness to God through miracles and mighty works. He is the author and the finisher of our faith. Heb 12:2 . In other words He started it and He will see it through to completion.
The Holy Spirit bares witness through power, His gifts and the testimony of the word in our own body.

Luke 24:49 (NLV) Heb 2:4 Heb 10:15-16

We people also bare witness to Gods existence and love for us by the word of our testimony, overcoming the evil one and enduring to the end while being conformed to the image of Christ.

Rev 12:11
There are many different kinds of faith but they all have common principals.

Common faith, saving faith, forgiveness faith, healing faith, authority faith, miracles faith, signs and wonders faith, Gift of faith.

Common faith, we all have it, I flick the switch and the light comes on. I know it is going to work and expect it to happen. I can’t see the power that makes this happen and I can’t fully understand how and why it works or where it comes from. But I know it works.

Hebrews 11:1 NIV Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

When I first learnt to drive a car, my father told me “put your foot on the brake and the car will stop.

What did I do, I put my foot on the brake and guess what….the car stopped.

I didn’t ask him to explain the process or question why we should stop the car.

I didn’t cry, dad! Help me put my foot on the brake, help me put my foot on the brake, Please Dad! make me do it.

No ….I just did it…..and the car stopped.



I believed the word of my father, then did the word of my father, then received the promise of my father.

In other words, hear and believe the word, do the word, receive the promise with evidence.


All faith works on these principals. Here are some examples.


Saving faith:

1) Hear and believe the word….Romans 10;9-10, 9 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

2) Do the word…..Say this out loud, “I believe that Jesus is Lord and that God raised Him from the dead”.

3) Receive the promise; the promise is verse 10, you are now justified and saved.

God also gives us evidence (proof) of this occurrence by sending the Holy Spirit.

John 20:22 Acts 1:8 Acts 2:38
Forgiveness faith:

1) Hear and believe…..1 john 1:9, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

2) Do the word….. Say this out loud, “I confess such and such, it was the wrong thing to do, please forgive me.

3) Receive…..you are now forgiven of sin and cleansed of all unrighteousness.


The evidence; The desire to continue in and chase after sin is gone.

The desire to do good and to lead other people the same way has come instead.


Healing faith;  Mark 16:18, James 5:14-16,

Authority faith; Luke 10:19, Mathew 16:19 Mathew 10:1

Miracles faith: Acts 6:8 Galations 3:5

Signs and wonders faith, read exodus chapters 7-11 and 13 for some "wow factor".

Gift of faith.

Hebrews 11:6….And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Let me put this another way….when you come to Him, it indicates that you believe that He exists…(the first act of faith)…this is pleasing to God and He rewards you.

We must take the step. Just like Peter. We must come to Him.

Romans 12:3….as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.


How do I get faith in God

Romans 10:17 …Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

How do I get more faith in God

faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.



Mans way…."I won’t believe it unless I see it."



Gods way…. "Believe it and you will see it."


If you are not a follower of Christ you can start here.
The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit

Steps:

1 Believe

2 Confess (tell somebody)

3 Repent (turn away from your way and turn to Gods way)

4 Be baptized (you will need other believers to help you with this)

5 Receive the Holy Spirit (He will guide you in all things)

6 Get a bible and read it (the Holy Spirit will teach you)