THE OPERATION OF FAITH[edit | edit source]

"To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith
as precious as ours." 2 Pet. 1: 1
"God is the author and finisher of our faith" Hebrews 12: 2
Faith is the substance through which we receive from God, our salvation is from God . Ephesians 2:
8-9 for by grace are ye saved through Faith,and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. We must
believe and respond to the Word which then will produce in us faith as a 'fruit of the Spirit' (Galatians
5:22).
Faith as a fruit of the Spirit operating in our lives, draws us into close relationship and trust in Him.
Faith works by love, and our relationship and spiritual walk, gives us confidence to exercise the
impartation of the faith which we receive. The operation of faith is dependent upon our relationship
with God. John 15: 4-5 abide in me,and I in you.as the branches cannot bear fruit of itself,except it
abide in the vine no more can ye except ye abide in me.
Jesus said, "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall
be done for you" John 15: 7
There are four foundations for Biblical faith --- 1. The Promises of God's Word "All the promises of
God in Him are Yes, and in Him, Amen, " 2 Corinthians 1:20
"(through the knowledge of Him) .. .. .. by which have been given to us exceeding great and precious
promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, " 2 Peter 1: 4
2. The Integrity of The Word "Every good and perfect gift, comes down from the Father of light, with
whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." James 1:17
"God is not a man that he should lie, nor a son of man that He should repent, has He said, and will
He not do?" Numbers 23:19
3. The Ability of God to Endorse The Promise Abraham "did not waver at the promise of God
through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith .. .. being fully persuaded that what He had promised,
He was able also to perform." Romans 4:20-21
4. The Confidence of the Believer in The Promises This confidence is based on the conviction that
when the promises are laid hold of by faith, then the results of that faith are guaranteed.