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The Language of Faith
Jul 29, 2024
Lecture Notes: The Language of Faith
Key Scripture References
Psalm 25:9:
The meek will He guide in judgment.
Hebrews 11:1-3:
Framing the worlds by the Word of God.
Hebrews 1:1-3:
Upholding all things by the Word of His power.
Romans 16:19:
Be excellent at what is good and innocent of evil.
Philemon 1:6:
The communication of thy faith may become effectual.
Colossians 4:5-6:
Speech seasoned with grace and salt.
The Concept of Meekness
Definitions: Meek = Humility + Teachability.
Two precursors to qualify as the meek:
Self-evaluation: Accurate self-assessment through the Spirit of Truth.
Embody humility and teachability, even if highly rated.
Only the meek are qualified for God's guidance.
The Language of Faith
Faith and understanding come through
self-evaluation
and
humility
.
Faith may need to be redefined and clarified.
Prayer:
God teaches prayer and faith.
Experience in Ikorodu:
Practical application of mastery of God's ways, not just impartation.
Case Study:
Evangelistic power allocation leading to soul winning and atmosphere control.
Experiential Learning and Mastery
Process to Mastery:
Knowledge → Understanding → Sustained Practice → Mastery.
Mastery allows repetition of activities flawlessly.
Example:
Martial arts—Mastering movements with and without sight.
Jesus' Disciples:
Experiential learning about the identity of Jesus led to revelations of Acts of the Apostles.
The Language of the Spirit
Definition of Language:
Principal mode of communication (words, structure, speech, writing, gesture).
The language of faith is
God's language
and
kingdom-specific
.
Teaching hinges on concepts of community and communication.
Speaking as God Speaks
Creation and Maintenance:
Done through the language of God (Rhema = Spoken utterance).
Importance:
God's language holds creative and sustaining power.
Application:
Believers should use God's language to frame their world.
Conduct and Utterances
Speech Must Be Seasoned:
Always with grace, seasoned with salt (Colossians 4:5-6).
Interaction with Non-believers:
Maintain divine influence and preserve integrity.
Acknowledge Every Good Thing in You:
Fellowship should bolster faith in each other (Philemon 1:6).
Control Over Tongue:
Avoiding negative speech, promoting edifying and positive declarations.
Practical Living by Faith
Daily Application:
Speak life and faith even when circumstances look negative.
Examples:
Healing, financial challenges, national situations.
Testimonies:
Real-life examples of faith application yielding tangible results.
Final Encouragement
Practice the Language of Faith for One Week:
Challenge to frame words by faith and see results.
Adoption of Divine Perspective:
See from God's viewpoint rather than worldly circumstances.
Conclusion
Quote:
Remember to embody the testimony of God in all situations and allow His language to frame your reality.
Call to Action:
Speak only what aligns with God's will and witness for a week.
Key Points to Remember
Framing Your World:
Language of faith is integral to personal and community spiritual growth.
Knowledge to Mastery:
Engage in repetitive practice of faith principles.
Faith in Speech:
Align your words with God's promises and witness.
Interaction with Others:
Communicate faith, maintain grace, and preserve integrity.
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