Word of Faith

Word of Faith is normally associated with what is called “the faith movement.” The term is taken from Romans 10:8-10:

“But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”–that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, (9) that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; (10) for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.”

Word of Faith shares several beliefs with many other Pentecostal and Charismatic groups but its main distinction is its emphasis on Words and Faith, hence, ‘Word of Faith’.

Words Are Important Because

• Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the (spoken) word of God – Romans 10:17
• Faith is released primarily by the words of our mouth – Mark 11:23, 24, Romans 10:8-10
• All faith is based on the will of God which is communicated to us by the Bible which is the total Word of God.

Confessing God’s word as a way of growing faith in one’s heart is also an important aspect of Word of Faith theology

Faith Is Important Because

• Faith is required to please God

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

• Faith comes to us from God

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the (spoken) word of Christ. Romans 10:17

• Faith is required to receive from God

But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, James 1:6,7

• Faith is the reality of ‘things hoped for’

Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. Hebrews 11:1 – Holman Christian Standard Bible

The relationship of Words and Faith is as follows

• God speaks Words (as recorded in the Bible – the Word)
• We receive and believe His Word
• We speak and act on His Word in Faith
• He confirms His Word with ‘signs following’
• We receive the benefit of His Word

And although Word of Faith theology puts importance on the authority of man, the majority of the emphasis is placed on the authority of God’s Word, and the speaking of that Word. Basically, once fallen man has been restored (by faith) to his rightful place (salvation) he has the privilege to use faith (in His word) for other benefits. Everything comes through faith, and faith only comes through understanding and obeying His Word. Faith begins where the will of God is known, and the will of God is known only through His Word.

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