THE LIFESTYLE OF FAITH

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Faith is primarily a lifestyle. It is not just a weapon to engage when a fight ensues neither is it a tool you pick up when you have an issue to fix.

A soldier is basically enlisted for a life of selfless service. He is first trained and then equipped with weapons which he uses only as and when need arises. No matter how well a soldier uses his weapon, he stands the risk of losing is enlistment if he does not live well to please his Commander.

If you do not live well, you cannot fight well. In the School of Faith, it is the “walking” that lends strength and efficacy to the “workings” of faith.

This book is an insightful herald on the lifestyle of faith. It analyses the concept of faith and gives you a handle on its dynamic operations. Topics such as characteristics of faith, the product of faith, the womb of faith, the fountain of faith, the eye of faith, the arrows of faith, the motive of faith and lots more are clearly analyzed in this volume.

The lifestyle of faith is your passport into the glory and virtue of your calling in Christ.

David Olatunji Abioye – SHILOH

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Contents of the book “The Lifestyle of Faith”.

Introduction

Chapter 1: The characteristics of faith

Chapter 2: Wonders: The product of faith

Chapter 3: Hope: The womb of faith

Chapter 4: The word: The foundation of faith

Chapter 5: Vision: The aye of faith

Chapter 6: Obedience: The hallmark of faith

Chapter 7: Confession: The spirit of faith

Chapter 8: The testimonies: The arrows of faith

Chapter 9: Action: The efforts of faith

Chapter 10: Tenacity: The fight of faith

Chapter 11: Love: The motif of faith

Chapter 12: Discipline: The rule of faith

Chapter 13: Good conscience: The purity of faith

Chapter 14: Patience: The need of faith

Chapter 15: Praise: The strength of faith

Chapter 16: Rest: The behaviour of faith

Chapter 17: Prayer: Faith’s failure proof

Conclusion

  • Epilogue

Overview one the book “The Lifestyle of Faith”.

Faith is the anchor of Christianity; it is the believer’s winning ticket. It is not just a means to an end but the very essence of the believer’s existence because it is the basis of his relationship with God. Faith is much more than an instrument; a spiritual device that we use to get our needs met or to claim promises from the Word of God. The Bible says:

..The just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:4

So the purpose of faith goes beyond getting our needs met, receiving healings and any other miracles we might desire from God, faith is the life of the believer. It involves the totality of his existence, including his attitudes, conducts and approach to issues of life. Faith is not something to be generated at will, but rather a virtue to live by. No wonder the Bible summarizes that without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). 

If you can’t please God, how do you see His face? If you can’t see His face it means you are cut off! That is alienation! That is utter darkness. In essence, faith is a relationship, it is the lifeline between God and the regenerated man. That is why faith is not a choice but a necessity.

“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 of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6

In the first Church, Christianity was embraced as “the Faith” (Acts 6:7, 14:22, 16:5, etc). Think about it: is there any tangible Christian experience outside of faith? We are saved by faith, we stand by faith, we are healed by faith, live by faith, overcome by faith, etc.

So, outside of faith, there is no Christianity. Faith is the practice of Christianity. It is the nerve center, the muscle and backbone of Christianity. Faith is the strength and vitality of Christianity. Faith at work is Christianity on the move.

“The just shall live by his faith,” implies that life can only be sustained for as long as faith is at work. You can’t kill a man of faith because you can’t kill faith. It also implies that the quality of life you live is a function of the strength of your faith. Outside of faith man merely exists. It is faith that turns existence into living.

Life is a battle and only those who confront the battles of life with faith emerge as winners. Hence the just shall win by his faith because 1 John 5:4 says, “This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.” Faith is victory! Faith guarantees winning. Hebrews chapter 11 talks of great men and women “Who through faith subdued kingdoms…” (Hebrews 11:33). When faith goes to battle it always returns with victory.

“The just shall live by his faith” Minus faith, there is no hope for the righteous. Job was a very righteous man, so righteous that God boasted of him to satan. Yet, Satan attacked and got him down. How? He first attacked his faith and then afflicted him (Job 2:6, 3:25).

So, you are not a loser until you lose faith. When faith is off, you become as chaff and grain that can be sifted. Faith is your spiritual center of gravity, it is your stability. When faith is at work you are immovable, but when faith is on leave, anything can move you (Luke 22:31-32).

Your faith is the taproot of your success. There is no secured destiny outside of faith. Neither is vision fulfilled outside of faith. It doesn’t matter how glorious your vision is, minus faith it will hit the rock. It is faith that keeps you on the winning track all the time.

When faith is at work, good reports are guaranteed, which is the evidence of a winning life! (Hebrews 11:1.2). To ignore faith is to miss the core of life. To forsake it is to be forgotten from the list of the triumphant. Those who ignore faith suffer ignominy but those who live by it triumph always. If you must keep winning, then you must keep living the faith life.

My primary objective in this book therefore, is to establish that faith is a lifestyle. As such, each chapter presents landmark teachings that would show you what it takes to follow in the journey of faith. It is my prayer that you would no longer merely exist but begin to live and win by faith…

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