MESSAGE

UNWAVERING FAITH
TEXT: ROMANS 4:1-24; HEBREWS 10:19-23, 35-39, 11:1-6.
Romans: 4. 1. What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7. Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9. Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10. How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.

11. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: 12. And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. 13. For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14. For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: 15. Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. 16. Therefore 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. 18. Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
    Romans: 4. 19. And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20. He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21. And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24. But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;

Hebrews: 10. 19. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20. By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21. And having an high priest over the house of God; 22. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 35. Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
Hebrews: 11. 1. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2. For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 5. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 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 of them that diligently seek him.

WHAT IS UNWAVERING FAITH?
Unwavering means: firm; steadfast; steady; stiff; unbendable; unfaltering; unshakable; marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable.
It also means: Constant, unhesitating, settled, determined, fixed, stanch, resolute.
Faith means: 1. Belief (that prompts to action), credence, credit, trust, assurance, confidence, dependence, reliance.

2. Creed, persuasion, tenets, dogmas, doctrines, religion, system of religion.
3. Fidelity, truthfulness, truth constancy, loyalty.
4. Engagement, promise, word of honor.
   According to the scriptures:
   Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1
   Hebrews: 11. 1. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
   Unwavering faith is a firm, steadfast and resolute belief in God and His promises. It is a dogged stand to believe in the word of God without shifting ground no matter what happens. It is the kind of faith that does not take a ‘no’ for an answer. Mark 2:1-5, 7:25-30, 10:46-52.
   Mark: 2. 1. And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. 3. And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. 4. And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. 5. When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
   Mark: 7. 25. For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: 26. The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. 27. But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. 28. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. 29. And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. 30. And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.
   Mark: 10. 46. And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 48. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 49. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51. And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

BASIC FACTS ABOUT FAITH

1. Every born again child of God has faith implanted into his spirit on the day he was saved. It is by grace you are saved through faith. Eph. 2:8.
   Ephesians: 2. 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
2. Faith is measurable. As a believer you received a measure of faith when you gave your life to Christ. Rom.12:3.
   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.
3. Faith can be increased from one level to another. Luke 17:5; 2 Cor.10:15.
   Luke: 17. 5. And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
   2 Corinthians: 10. 15. Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
4. Faith is our master key to get things done in our Christian walk. Without it we cannot please God. Heb.11:6.
   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 of them that diligently seek him.
5. We are to walk by faith and not by sight as believers. 2 Cor.5:7.
   2 Corinthians: 5. 7. (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
6. Anything done out faith is sin according to the scriptures. Rom.14:23.
   Romans: 14. 23. And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
7. Faith comes by hearing the word of God. Rom. 10:17.
   Romans: 10. 17. So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
8. As believers, we are also to live by faith and not by sight. Rom. 1:17; Gal. 2:20; Hab. 10:38.
   Romans: 1. 17. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
   Galatians: 2. 20. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
   Hebrews: 10. 38. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF FAITH MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE.

1. No faith. Mark 4:40.
2. Little faith. Matt.6:30.
3. Failing faith. Luke 22:32.
4. Futile or vain faith. I Cor.15:17.
5. Weak faith. Rom.4:19, 14:1.
6. Mutual faith. Rom.1:12; Titus 1:4.
7. Overthrown faith. II Tim.2:18.
8. Shipwrecked faith. I Tim.1:19.
9. Wavering or doubtful faith. James 1:5-8.
10. Genuine or unfeigned faith. I Tim.1:5; II Tim.1:5.
11. Perfect faith. Matt.8:8.
12. Great faith. Matt.15:8.
13. Strong faith. Rom.4:17-20.
14. Unwavering or Steadfast faith. Heb. 10:23; 1 Cor.16:13; I Peter 5:8-9.
15. Overcoming faith. I John 5:4.