BACK TO BASICS
In
going back to the basic teachings of the Holy Bible we focus on the
Gospel. The GOOD NEWS is that Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God was incarnated - God in human flesh - to offer Himself as God's Paschal Lamb, to atone for
the sins of the world!
The
GOSPEL is the glad
tidings that Light has come into a world of Darkness; that Peace has
come into a world of Turmoil; that Healing has come into a world of
Sickness; that Love has come into a world of Hate; that Forgiveness
has come into a world of Sin; that Life has come into a world of
Death; that Freedom has come into a world of Bondage; that the shed blood of Jesus Christ has destroyed Satan's power over those who receive Him as Lord and Saviour; that lost souls bound by the world, flesh and the devil can be liberated by the Saviour and Emancipator of the Human Race; that Jesus Christ alone is Light, Peace, Health, Love, Forgiveness, Life, Freedom and Eternal Salvation!
For
nearly 2,000 years the Church of the Living God has proclaimed:
'Christ has Died. Christ is Risen. Christ will Come
Again.' The Bible teaches
that we are Saved by Faith alone,
through Grace alone
and in Christ alone!
Salvation
is the work of God, given freely to lost and condemned sinners, who
in humility and repentance confess their sins to Christ and receive
His forgiveness on the basis of His atoning work for us on the Cross
at Golgotha!
Faith
in God and His Word is indispensable and in this study we will
examine the Principles of Faith and How They Function. The
BIBLE says: "Without faith it is impossible to please God",
but with faith, "all things are possible". (Heb. 11: 6;
Mark 9:23)
Faith
and unbelief are diametrically opposed, because faith comes from
God's Word, while unbelief germinates where "there is ignorance"
of the Scriptures!
Faith
is born of God but unbelief is the product of satanic invention
because faith is a positive power, while unbelief is a negative
force! Faith is a divine gift, but unbelief has its origin in
superstition, fear and unrighteousness!
Faith
is rooted in trust, sincerity and truth, while unbelief is anchored
in skepticism, resentment and deception!
Faith
touches the heart of God and opens Heaven's store - house to
believers. Unbelief closes the "channels of blessing" and
sets the soul on a rebellious course of self-will and transgression!
Faith
works and unbelief also works. Both bring forth an abundant harvest;
one good and the other bad. One produces life, the other death - for
time and eternity!
The
best example of ‘living faith’ is found in the dynamic
life of Jesus Christ. He did no sin, neither was guile found in His
mouth. He obeyed His Father's will so explicitly that "a
voice came from Heaven, saying: This is My Beloved Son, in Whom I am
well pleased. Hear ye Him". (Matt. 17:5)
No
wonder Jesus could heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, cast out
demons, multiply the loaves and fishes, walk on the water, commandeer
the elements and raise the dead! He always did those things that
pleased His Father!
He
said: “When ye have lifted up the Son of Man, then shall ye know
that I am He, and that I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father hath
taught Me, I speak these things. And He that hath sent Me is with Me:
the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that
please Him.” (John 8: 28,29)
