Great Faith Knows God

November 15, 2023

Sr Pastor Noah Pinto

Great faith knows God. Truth leads to His true Image. Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Faith brings us into the spiritual; faith keeps us believing in the unseen. The manifestation will come if we do not waver. A High level of faith, is a high level of knowing Him (He is a healer, He is my provider, He is my comforter, etc…). Through faith, we know we are in good hands. Romans 6:22–23 (NKJV)22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The righteousness of God (The goodness of God is revealed through relationship i.e. answered prayers, Bible time, God speaking to us, etc…). 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NKJV)13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Know Him, Have the power of Christ (walk like Him) 1 John 2:5–6 (NKJV) 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. • Knowledge of the Holy One is Understanding ○ The Bible says to have wisdom and knowledge (knowing Him is the wisdom, not earthly or worldly wisdom). Even though we are able to learn from people-- and we should--knowing God and His ways is the way to victory within a Christian's life. Proverbs 9:10–11 (NKJV)10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you. If we grip on the promises without gripping onto Him we are using Him rather than loving Him. "You are operating at a high level of faith; in some areas, your faith is off the charts. " § Sometimes God has to remind us of our level of faith. This is the first time He said this to me and I was really encouraged. § Bible Reference: Jesus showed some that their faith was little; He also showed and taught what great faith looks like (someone who trust in His word) § Sometimes he will include words or phrases that have personal significance. § Make the point that within these notes is an example of walking in Spirit (faith) Sometimes, it’s a fight of faith. • Know that even those who have great faith among us, probably did some battling. For example, "am I healed?" or "the bills are coming up", an I going to have enough money. The truth is, staying in faith--walking in the spirit--is difficult at times; however, they will reap eternal life--knowing Him. From this position, we have power and authority to overcome like Jesus overcame. We stand on His word, nothing less. 1 Timothy 6:12–16 (NKJV)12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 2 Peter 1:4 (NKJV)4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. James 4:6 (NKJV)6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” James 4:7–8 (NKJV)7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Proverbs 9:11 (NKJV)11 For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you. Romans 8:11 (NKJV)11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. 1 John 4:6–7 (NKJV)6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Matthew 7:21–23 (NKJV)21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ 1 Timothy 6:12–16 (NKJV)12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, 15 which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.