Romans 4

16Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end, the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

1) Calleth those things which be not as though they were TEST:

A) My knee isn’t hurting; I’m not in pain.

B) My knee is healthy; I refuse pain.

Production Line of Faith

LOGOS ⇒Thoughts ⇒Imaginations ⇒

⇒Strong Holds ⇒

Worship ⇒ Love ⇒RHEMA ⇒FAITH ⇒

⇒PATIENCE ⇒

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VICTORY

Hebrew 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder (one who gives to show gratitude) of them that diligently seek (gk. INVESTIGATE; CRAVE) him.

Romans 12:3

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder (one who gives to show gratitude)……

Production Line of Faith

LOGOS ⇒Thoughts ⇒Imaginations ⇒

⇒Strong Holds ⇒

Worship ⇒ Love ⇒RHEMA ⇒FAITH ⇒

⇒PATIENCE ⇒

⇓⇓ ⇓⇓ ⇓⇓ ⇓⇓ ⇓⇓

VICTORY

Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.

3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.

Psalm 111:1

Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

Psalm 149:1

Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

TRUE WORSHIP:

The expression of profound(from the depths of your being)love, gratitude, adoration, and devotion

PRAISE:

Through words, the expression of love, admiration, approval, commendation, appreciation, congratulations, kudos, compliments, gratitude, devotion, applaud, exalt, extol, laud, brag, boast, proclaim, gush, promote, push, build up, and advertise

From Latin –prize, and price

Hebrews 13:15

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Definition:

The expression of love, gratitude, adoration, and devotion

John 4:23

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Prepare: To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, to equip, to gear up

Execute: To carry out or accomplish; or bring to a successful conclusion; to do & to finish

Joseph – Prep to Execution

PREPstarts at age 17 (Purpose given)

Slavery approximately 10 years

Prison approximately 3 years (13 yrs prep)

Prime Minister: 7 yrs of plenty

Prime Minister: 2 yrs of famine (9 yrs prep)

EXECUTION- Covenant people (Israel) saved from famine

22 years Prep to Execution

II Timothy 2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor (gk.– disgrace or disadvantage).

21 If a man, therefore, purge himself from things that put him at a disadvantage, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared to execute every good work.

I Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Prepare: To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, to equip, to gear up

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