Simple Elements of Living By Faith . . . Hebrews 11:1-2, 6

1. Walk in The Light of the Word . . . Romans 3:3-4
2. Faith is Alive - It is a Living Faith . . . Hebrews 4:12
   1. Moffatt's translation of Hebrews 4:12 reads, "For the Logos [Word] of God is a living thing . . ."
3. Faith Comes by Hearing The Word . . .Romans 10:17
4. You Have Been Given Faith .  .  . Romans 12:3, Luke 1:39-45
   1. Confession:  I have been given faith.  I will study The Word. I will use the faith I have in my heart.
5. Performance Mindset . . . Jeremiah 1:4-12
   1. But God's Word is more reliable than the word of a man!
   2. But God can be relied upon!  He stands behind his word! He stands behind every word He promises!
   3. After a time of acting upon what God says in His Word, you can operate by faith.
   4. Confession:  I believe God.  I act upon His Word.  Then He watches over His Word to perform it in my life.
6. Faith is the Witness of The Word of God . . . 1 John 5:9, 11-12
   1. Faith in God . . . is simply . . . Faith in His Word.
   2. This may mean Unlearning certain "religious" ideas.
   3. You will then find that speaking The Word . . . Faith's Confession . . . It will create reality.
7. Your Faith Can Grow . . . .Luke 17:5-6
   1. Confession:  I will read The Word.  I will act on The Word.  My faith in God and His Word will grow!