Seven Types of Faith
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17
Today we will view this multifaceted word “FAITH” from another angle. We have been taught through the Word of God, that Faith is obtained by not simply listening to the Word of God – but through understanding the Word that we hear. However, what so frequently occurs is that we don’t properly understand nor comprehend the Word. We sometimes fail to view the phrases and words used in the Bible in light of the culture and philosophies of that era (in other words from a hermeneutical approach). Then, since we don’t fully understand the Word, the enemy is able to steal the effectiveness of the Word. (Read the explanation of the parable about the sower and the seed as recorded in Matthew 13:18-23). Without the proper understanding – we open the doorway of our minds to the knocks of fear, doubt and unbelief.
We are all given a measure of faith. However, it then becomes our responsibility to move forward and upward on the “faith ladder”. I would like to encourage you to check out the seven types of faith that I’ve listed below. No doubt this list is not conclusive - just a simple measuring stick to get the ball rolling.
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Seven Types of Faith
(Not Listed in any Specific Order)
1. Natural Faith (Ex.- The type of faith that we extend to: bus drivers, our Doctors, our
Banks, etc. - No one has ever questioned a bus Driver about their credentials – we just display “natural faith” by taking a seat and riding to our destination!)
2. Little Faith (Matthew 6:30)
3. Mustard Seed Faith (Matthew 17:20 – small but potent)
4. Great Faith (Matthew 8: 8 & 10)
5. Measure of Faith (Romans 12:3)
6. Faithless Faith (John 20:27)
7. Visual Faith (Luke 5:20)
I challenge you as of today, to ask the Holy Spirit to begin to open the doorway that will lead you to receive the proper understanding of His Word. Ask Him to erase the slate of your mind that houses any and all concepts and precepts concerning Him that have been established as a result of man-made traditions and/or erroneous teachings. Ask the Holy Spirit to place grates over your physical entry gates to filter out and forbid anything from entering into your spirit that would contradict the true understanding of the Word of God. Lastly, be ready to receive the freedom that the true understanding of God and His Word will initiate.
All levels of faith are initiated from a basic, proper, clear and correct concept of the genuine love shown and expressed by Our Lord through His Son Jesus. So do you want to unlock the pathway that leads to an enhanced degree of faith??? – The master key is labeled.. “UNDERSTANDING”! The more that one understands – the greater the level of Faith!
“But without faith it is impossible to please him…….:” Hebrews 11:6
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