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How does faith work?

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Jesus Himself established the importance of understanding how faith operates, when He said, “According to your faith let it be to you” (Matt. 9:29). Faith that believes is called to become faith that appropriates. The present day has seen a rise of understanding on this subject but mixed with a confusing and distracting flurry of ideas that have often brought misunderstanding and criticism. Is there a biblically balanced approach to “confessing God ’s Word in faith“? The writer of this study has moved within the circles of both movements—classical Pentecostal and Charismatic “ word of faith ” fellowships, and invites examination of a study that may bring hope for such balance. 1. The Words We Speak (Gen. 17:5) God spoke a new name to Abram and thus was arranging that Abram would remember God’s promise each time he heard his new name, “ Abraham .“ 2. Faith When Facing Delays (Num. 13:30; 14:69) Caleb knew they could enter the land God gave them; and thus, forty years later, he d