Being a Believer Not a Doubter

1. The Word is the final Authority.

A. , We walk by faith

2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV 1900

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

B. , To be without the Word is to be without God. Without God in this world, there is no hope.

Ephesians 2:10–12 KJV 1900

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

II. Always go directly to the Word itself.

A. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God(,

Romans 10:17 KJV 1900

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

B. , God’s will is his word.

1 John 5:14–15 KJV 1900

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

III. The Word says, I am the righteousness of God (,. Put away a sin consciousness and come boldly to the throne of grace(, ,

Hebrews 10:1–2 KJV 1900

For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.

Hebrews 4:16 KJV 1900

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV 1900

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Hebrews 4:16 KJV 1900

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 10:1–2 KJV 1900

For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more conscience of sins.

IV. , --- We are to believe on the Name of Jesus and love one another.

1 John 3:23 KJV 1900

And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

A. Use the Name of Jesus fearlessly and expect Jesus to perform (,.

John 14:13 KJV 1900

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

B. Forgive: live the love life (,

Mark 11:25–26 KJV 1900

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

V. Confess the Word with your mouth and believe in your words (,

Mark 11:23 KJV 1900

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

VI. Praise God continually. Offer sacrifices of praise (,)

Hebrews 13:15 KJV 1900

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.

VII. Continually confess , do not have a care.

1 Peter 5:6–7 KJV 1900

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.