Lesson 108: God The Holy Spirit – Part 13

INTRODUCTION: We have started our study of the Power gifts with the gift of faith part one. We have discovered what faith is and the various types and degrees of faith like little faith, mustard seed faith, growing faith, great faith, faith the fruit of the Holy Spirit and faith the gift of the Holy Spirit. We have seen the difference between the quiet restful faith that is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and the active, dynamic type of faith that is the gift of the Holy Spirit. Now we shall continue our study of this gift of the Holy Spirit called the gift of faith. May the Lord make us receptive of this wonderful gift in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. THE REAL CORNERSTONE OF FAITH IS THE HOLINESS OF GOD
Since God is holy, His word stands forever sure. Hence the cornerstone of faith is the holiness of God. The foundation of faith is the unchangeable Word of God. That is why we can be sure that He will supply any need of ours that is specifically provided for in His Word. Great men of faith like Elijah, Shadrach and his friends, Daniel and others based their faith on the written Word of God. Consequently, if God had said it, it will surely happen provided you satisfy your own part of the bargain, which is holiness unto the Lord.

Isa. 40:8; 53:5; I Pet. 2:24; Phil 4:19; Ps. 34:10; 84:11; 1:1-3; Jos. 1:8; I Kings 17:1; Dent. 11:16-17; Dan. 3:17; Isa. 43:2; Dan. 6:21-22; Pro. 29:25; Ps. 37:3; Isa. 26:3; Heb. 13:5-6; Isa. 54:17; Pr. 12:21; Ps. 34:17; Heb. 11:10.

2. ONLY THOSE WHO ARE READY TO DIE FOR CHRIST RECEIVE THIS DEADLIEST WEAPON AGAINST SATAN.
There are various reasons for giving the gift of faith. These include (i) protection against natural and supernatural dangers like storms, thunderbolt, reckless drivers, armed robbers, and demons (ii) To give courage when facing mountains of problems e.g. Jonah in the whale’s belly and Job in the time of his severe trial. The gift is given primarily to (a) those who know the scriptures (b) those who put God first in all things (c) those who are ready to yield all, including their lives to God, i.e. those who are ready to die for Christ.

Ps. 91:1-13; Matt. 6:13; Matt. 6:13; Ps. 106:1; Jonah 2:7-9, Pro. 28:13; Pr. 24:16; Job 19:25-27; Exo. 3:14-15; Ps. 37:5; John 14:26; Ps. 23:4; Phil. 1:21; Rom. 14:8.