Confession of Faith - June 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 2.6.4 - #156

June 4, 2004

God made the world and all things therein. Jesus is Lord of heaven and earth. He does not dwell in temples made with hands, neither is he worshipped with men's hands as though he needs anything. He gives to all life, breath, and all things. In him, I live, move, and have my being. I am his offspring begotten unto a lively hope. I am born again of incorruptible seed. He is my father, and he has revealed himself unto me. His eternal power and Godhead has been revealed to me. I continue to glorify him as God and remain thankful. I will be not vain in my imaginations, and my heart will not become foolish or darkened. I believe in hope at all times and will not be turned unto a weakness in faith because of the power of righteousness that has been imputed unto me.

I have looked to my own sufficiency and the sufficiency of those around me. I do not consider this kind of sufficiency, and I do not stagger at his promises through unbelief, but I am strong in faith and give glory to him. I am fully persuaded that what he has promised, he is able to perform. I do not listen to the scoffers of the hour. They are ignorant of who God is and his ability. He is not slack concerning his promises as some men count slackness. While the Lord waits on men to repent, hs is not changing, for he is the Lord, and he does not change. What God has spoken, is the truth. His testimony is real. He has placed within me the ability to trust him totally and entirely in his declarations. Jesus has given to every man the measure of a firm belief of his testimony and the truth of the gospel. By faith, I am justified, and without faith, it is impossible to please God. Without trust and confidence in him I cannot satisfy him. If I desire to prove that I love him, then I must trust him. The fact that he is not trusted does not make the faith of God without effect. The effect of the faith of God remains intact and is not disturbed by the failures of men. God has sent forth the effect of faith into the earth, and it will remain true. I may count on its effect, for it is reliable. Now that the Lord has given it to me, I am obligated to fulfill faith's desire. I open my mouth and declare faith's desire, for it is a speaking affidavit that confirms the truth of what I believe.

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.