faith in Christ vs. faith in our faith

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Permalink Reply by David Velasquez on July 17, 2012 at 11:58pm

We should not have faith on faith. Faith must have an object, that is why God does not have faith, who is God gonna have faith in? Nor can we have the God kind of faith, because God does not have faith. God has all power.

 

Our faith should be in God and not in our faith as some teach.

 

 We should not have faith on faith when that means that we can create something out of nothing, God can do that, but we cannot. We have faith in God and not on our faith, did I say that enough times hahaha

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on July 18, 2012 at 7:46am

haha yes, thanks:)

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Permalink Reply by Colby on July 18, 2012 at 4:18pm

WORD-OF-FAITH / WORD-FAITH MOVEMENT?

 

Jenny,

Could it be that the apologist might have been referring to the "Word of Faith" or "Word-Faith" Movement, which is rapidly gaining acceptance in some Christian circles?  Critics attack it as "not biblical;" that, in their eyes, it's a false doctrine claiming that "faith is a force" independent and outside of God.

 

From what I glean, in a nutshell, "Word-Faith" theology is this:

• "Faith is a force."
• Faith is God's power source.
• This force "operates independently of God's sovereign will."
• Words are "spiritual containers."
• The force of faith is released by our words.
• Using a "name-it-and-claim-it" formula, we can have health and prosperity.

 

Admittedly, I don't know much about this movement or teaching, but it has been written about extensively.  It includes as adherents/teachers a number of well-known televangelists, though it's not identified with any one denomination in particular.  It has come under considerable scrutiny by Christian apologists.  Critics, including GotQuestions.org, consider it "not biblical," expressing grave concern that it is "deceiving" many.  Doubtless to say, others on AAG, who are far more knowledgeable than I am, can correct or add to my comments as appropriate.  That is, assuming this line of conjecture ties into your original question, and there's sufficient interest.

 

Let Christ's grace, mercy and peace be with us in truth and love,

 

Colby

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Sources:
Remember to test all things (examine them critically and carefully) in light of Scripture, especially what you read on Websites.  Your mileage may vary. 

 

*/ Got Questions | Is the Word-of-Faith Movement biblical? /*

[ GotQuestions.org ] 

 

*/ Theopedia /*

[ http://www.theopedia.com/Word_of_Faith ]

 

*/ About.com | A Brief History of the Word-of-Faith Movement /*

[ http://christianity.about.com/od/Word-Of-Faith/a/Word-Of-Faith-Move... ]

 

*/ Wikipedia | Word-of-Faith /*

[ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_of_Faith ]

 

*/ CRI (Christian Research Institute) | What's Wrong with the Word-Faith Movement? /*

[ http://www.equip.org/articles/whats-wrong-with-the-word-faith-movem...  ]

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on July 18, 2012 at 7:47pm

Hi Colby, 

I can't say for sure if this is what the apologist was talking about, but this certainly sheds some light on the my question. Thanks for taking the time to put that together!

Jenny

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