JESUS HOUSE For All The Nations

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July 2011

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Authentication Recognition is the primary skill in authentication.

Everything genuine has a hallmark that separates it from a counterfeit.

This also applies to creation of an authentic item, all the hallmarks must be present before we can say that this genuine.

Faith is no different so that we can both identify when we have faith and so that we produce the genuine article let us look at the characteristics of true faith. Eight times in scripture Jesus made definite mention of the

fact that what He had been presented with was faith in its genuine form.

If we can identify those hallmarks and see them in our faith this will gives us confidence when we use it.

Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith – so whatever He says on the subject is paramount! Hebrews 12:1-2

FAITH – The Facts

The Foundation - Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:20

The Focus - Mark 11:22, John 14:26

A Definition - Hebrews 11:1, Genesis 15:6

The Source - Romans 10:17

The Process - Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2, 119:48 When the word of God is processed into speech and action

The Law - Romans 10:10

The Necessity - Hebrews 11:6

The Deal Breaker - Isaiah 59:1 – 2, Mark 11:22 – 25 (25)

The Just live by it Habakkuk 2:1 – 4 (4); Matthew 4:1 – 4 (4); John 6:63

Identifying Real Faith - Hallmark #1 A Problem that only God could solve

This either by our choice on our part e.g. asking God

to provide an opening into an industry; whereby we will

only settle for Gods will for something and nothing else

even if it requires a risk

or By the fact that it is in and of itself impossible.

Our God thrives in the realm of the impossible

Luke 1:26 – 38(37) , Genesis 18:1-15(14)

The Woman with the issue of blood Mark 5:25 – 34 / Matthew 9:20 - 22

Identifying Real Faith - Hallmark #2 Gods Word or report was believed

this means to accept that God is true to His word with

or without evidence . Belief : to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of

something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so

(Dictionary.com)

Belief is built up or developed.

Jude v20 – 21;

We must believe before we come to God not after.

Hebrews 11:6 ; Mark 11:22 – 24

The man with palsy brought by four

Mark 2:1 – 12 (AMP)

Identifying Real Faith - Hallmark #3 Desperation

To be desperate defined is as follows: reckless or dangerous because of despair or urgency

having an urgent need, desire, etc.

leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous(Courtesy Dictionary.com)

We can summarise this as follows : making a final, ultimate effort; giving all. Essentially “if this does not work, I have no alternative”.

Violent – Faith always thrives in persistence Matthew 11:12

to force, that is, (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized: - press, suffer violence.

None of these miracles were on the schedule of Jesus

None of these miracles were within the normal day-to-day activities of the recipients

The Woman of Canaan

Mark 7:24-30 Matthew 15:24-28

Blind Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46 – end, Luke 18:35 - 43

Identifying Real Faith - Hallmark #4 Action

Faith in its true form will always produce an action in us, meaning if there is no action we have not really believed. James 1:14 – 17, Mark 11:22 – 25, Psalm 1:1 -3 The primary action God expects is SPEECH!

Actions are the triggers of the fulfilment of the promises of God. For every action there is a definite reaction or a response.

ASK – Matthew 7:7 - 11

TRUST – Jeremiah 17:7 - 8

SEEK – Matthew 6:33

The Samaritan Leper

Luke 17:11 - 19

Identifying Real Faith - Hallmark #5 Controversial

Faith rarely makes conventional senseThe basis of this is the fact that the raw material that is processed into faith is God’s word. Hence the actions based on it have the same characteristic.

Romans 10:9 – 17 (17) / Isaiah 55:8 – 11 (8)

Nobody expected a response like these:

Samaritans hated the Israelis’

It is not recorded that the roof was mended

Mary was a known sinner

The Centurion was conqueror not friend

Jesus said as much to the Canaanite woman

The Woman who washed Jesus Feet ( i.e. Mary - John 11:2)

The famous Alabaster box

Luke 7:347 – 50 (Matthew 26:7-13 Mark 14:3 – 11)

Identifying Real Faith - Hallmark #6 Infallible

Faith holds within it the inability to fail. This is because of what it comes from and from whom it comes from.

Ephesians 2:8, Romans 12:3 ; Isaiah 14:24 , 44:24- 26This is made clear in the Amplified Bible© : Jeremiah 1:12 “Then said the Lord to me, You have seen well, for I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it.”

Faith is always a reality in the invisible before it shows up in the physical. Each person believed that it was done before they could see it.

Hebrews 11:1; Romans 4:16 – 22; 2 Kings 4:8- 37 (26)

The Centurion

Matthew 8:5 – 13 / Luke 7:1 - 10

Using Real Faith - Step #1 SAY WHAT YOU BELIEVE

The primary expression of faith is speech!

Mark 11:22 – 24 / Romans 10:10

What we say now is the determinant factor of what

happens next!

Proverbs 18:20 – 21

What we are believing for is invisible but real!

Hebrews 11:1 / 2 Corinthians 5:7

Kingdom Key – The Mouth

Matthew 12:34 - 37

Using Real Faith - Step #2 DO WHAT YOU BELIEVE

The miraculous provision of the Lord comes when we

act in accordance with what we have believed. This

positions us to receive what we are asking for.

Digging ditches - 2 Kings 3:16 – 20

Filling water pots - John 2:5 – 10

Arranging men - John 6:5 – 13

Kingdom Key – Have An Expectation

Proverbs 23:17 – 18 / Mark 11:24

Using Real Faith - Step #3 RECEIVE WHAT YOU HAVE BELIEVED FOR

The performance of the promise is God’s responsibility

John 14:12 – 15 / 15:7 / 16:22 - 24

Make a definite demand on the ability of God because

it is already granted in Christ Jesus

Matthew 16:13 - 19

Giving thanks is a major trigger for bringing God’s will

to pass.

Mark 8:6 / Luke 17:16 /Philippians 4:6-7

Kingdom Key – Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 1:20 / 16:26 -28

Using Real Faith - Step #4 TELL WHAT YOU HAVE BELIEVED

This has a twofold effect:

Somebody else’s faith is built up

Mark 10:47 – Bartimaeus

Mark 5:27 – 28 – The woman with an issue of blood

Your faith is built up so you can confront the next challenge

1 Samuel 17:34 - 36

Kingdom Key - Testify

Revelations 12:11 / 2 kings 8:1 - 6

About The Author Bajo Akisanya serves as the Director of the

Youth ministry of Jesus House. He alsoserves as the National Coordinator forYouth for the Redeemed Christian Churchof God (RCCG) in the United Kingdom.His overriding passion is for youngpeople; it is his desire to ensure thatyoung people are fully equipped for adultlife through the practical presentation ofbiblical truths.

His ministry is also involved in variouscity wide and international programswhich entail his conducting a variety oftraining and mentoring events. He is aregular speaker at youth conferences andother events in Europe, North Americaand Nigeria. He is married to Chizor andthey have two girls, Risachi and Rinnah.

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