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:
  1. Self-evaluation: Accurate self-assessment through the Spirit of Truth.
  2. 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.