Lecture Notes on Faith and Transformation

Introduction

• Speaker introduces Dr. John Wallace, a close friend and mentor.
• Dr. Wallace's story of career change from dentist to pastor.

Dr. Wallace’s Journey

• After 13 years as a dentist, felt called to attend Dallas Theological Seminary.
• Helped plant a church in East Dallas with families from Northwest Bible Church.
• Transitioned to planting Dallas Vineyard, following a call from the Holy Spirit.

Seeking Guidance from God

• Faced uncertainty about where to establish the new church.
• Received the message "McKen and Pharell" from God, leading to a search for a location.
• After prayers and exploration, found a suitable building through a serendipitous meeting.

Main Theme: Faith

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of faith in daily life and spiritual journeys.
• Encourages growing faith to pursue supernatural prayers and align with God’s purposes.

Biblical Foundation

• Hebrews 11:1: Definition of faith—"Assurance of things hoped for, conviction of things not seen."
• Historical examples of faith from the Bible: Abel, Enoch, Noah, etc.
• Faith as a means to accomplish significant actions and receive commendation from God.

Importance of Faith in Experience

• Your life experience reflects your faith; to change your experience, change your faith.
• Matthew 9:29: "According to your faith, be it unto you."
• Thoughts impact beliefs, which shape faith.

The Process of Faith: TUB of BS

1. Turn to Jesus: Lifting the veil that blinds one's perception.
2. Understand by Faith: Understanding comes after turning to and trusting in Jesus.
3. Being Transformed: "We become what we behold" (2 Corinthians 3:17-18).

The Spirit of Faith

• 2 Corinthians 4:13: "I believed; therefore, I spoke."
• Importance of believing and speaking in alignment with God’s purposes.

The Word of God as Purposeful

• God’s word accomplishes His purposes (Isaiah 55:10-11).
• Jesus as the ultimate word of God, fulfilling purposes.

Conclusion: Living by Faith

• Emphasizes the continuous journey of increasing faith.
• Encouragement to align personal purposes with God's will.
• Encouragement through stories of miraculous faith experiences.

Final Thoughts

• Personal stories and testimonies to illustrate faith in action.
• Reminder that faith can lead to significant life changes and miracles.