Confession of Faith - March 4, 2004

SCRIPTURAL VERIFICATION

The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(Romans 10:8-10)

CONFESSION

Series 2.3.04 - #64

March 4, 2004

I purpose not to rejoice because the spirits are subject unto me, but I rejoice that God has written my name in heaven. Many become aware of the power that they have with Christ and use it for their own influence. They fall away because they minister out of a wrong motive. The Lord has given me power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. I do not forget that God is the one doing the work in me. I cannot command God to do anything. He does all things according to his own will. I determine to allow his power to be a blessing in me, not a force that will cause me to betray him. I humble myself continually under his mighty hand. I submit myself unto him in everything and then will my eyes see, my ears hear, and my heart remain pliable in his hand. The Lord must purify my heart by faith that is in him so that I may continue to behold him in this hour of great coldness and gross darkness. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Hebrews 10:22 - 23

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.