Invaluable Insight about Faith

“Invaluable Insight about Faith” 

Ephesians 1:15-16 

“Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16) I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly.” (NLT) 

I. Betterment from Faith 

Listed below are the benefits of one having faith. 

1. Faith is instrumental for the of believers. 

Mark 5:34 

“And he said to her, Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” (NLT) 

2. Faith is instrumental for the of believers. 

Luke 7:47-50 

“I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” 48) Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your sins are forgiven.”49) The men at the table said among themselves, “Who is this man, that he goes around forgiving sins?” 50) And Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (NLT) 

3. Faith is instrumental for the of believers. 

Matthew 21:22 

“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” (NLT) 

4. Faith is instrumental for the of believers. 

Matthew 17:20 

“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” (NLT) 

5. Faith is instrumental for the of believers. 

Ephesians 2:8 

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—” (NIV) 

II. Elements of Faith 

Listed below are parts of faith that tie in with the human body. 

1. The of believers is a vital component of faith. 

Romans 10:17 

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” (NIV) 

2. The of believers is a vital component of faith. 

2 Corinthians 5:7 

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (KJV) 

3. The of believers is a vital component of faith. 

John 20:27 

“Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” (NLT) 

4. The of believers is a vital component of faith. 

Ephesians 3:17 

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.” (NIV) 

5. The of believers is a vital component of faith. 

Romans 10:10 

“For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” (NIV) 

III. Commitment to Faith 

Listed below are times when believers should be determined to live by faith. 

1. Believers should live by faith during their season of . 

Mark 5:35-36 

“While he was still speaking to her, messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, “Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.” 36) But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.” (NLT) 3 

2. Believers should live by faith during their season of . 

Acts 14:22 

“Where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” (NLT) 

3. Believers should live by faith during their season of . 

Acts 3:16 

“Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed—and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus’ name has healed him before your very eyes.” (NLT) 

4. Believers should live by faith during their season of . 

Matthew 14:29-31 

“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30) But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31) Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” (NLT) 

5. Believers should live by faith during their season of . 

2 Thessalonians 1:4 

“So we brag about you to the other churches of God. We tell them about the way you continue to be strong and have faith even though you are being treated badly and are suffering many troubles.” (NCV) 

IV. Improvements by Faith 

Please list practical steps you will take, through your faith and works to enhance the following areas of your life. 

Examples: Emotionally: I will pray more not to receive the words of others as a 

personal attack. 

Financially: I will trust God to sustain me when I pay my tithes. 

1. Emotionally- 

I will (MULTILINE)

2. Financially- 

I will (MULTILINE)

3. Personally- 

I will (MULTILINE)

4. Relationally- 

I will (MULTILINE) 

5. Spiritually- 

I will (MULTILINE)