CLASS: How Faith Comes & How Faith Is Released
A foundational teaching for believers who want to walk in real, active faith.
PART 1 — HOW FAITH COMES
1. Faith Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 10:17 “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Key idea:
Faith does not come by wishing, hoping, or trying harder.
It comes by exposure to God’s voice — primarily through Scripture.
Key points:
Faith is not automatic; it must be fed.
Faith grows in the same direction as what you hear repeatedly.Hearing produces confidence, certainty, and inner persuasion.
2. Faith Comes by Hearing the Word Correctly
Mark 4:24
“Take heed what you hear.”
Not all “hearing” produces faith.
Faith grows when the Word is heard with:
Reverence, Understanding, Agreement, Expectation
Luke 8:18
“Take heed how you hear.”
The heart posture matters.
3. Faith Comes by Revelation from the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 1:17–18
Paul prays for the eyes of the heart to be enlightened.
Faith rises when the Spirit makes the Word alive, personal, and clear.
Key points:
The Spirit turns information into revelation.
Revelation produces boldness.
Boldness produces action.
4. Faith Comes by Remembering God’s Works
Psalm 78:42–43
Israel fell into unbelief because they “did not remember His power.”
Psalm 103:2 “Forget not all His benefits.”
Remembering God’s past faithfulness strengthens present faith.
5. Faith Comes by Fellowship with God
Jude 20
“Building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.”
Prayer in the Spirit strengthens faith internally.
Key points:
Faith grows in God’s presence.
Faith grows when the heart is quiet before Him.
Faith grows when the believer stays connected to the Vine (John 15:5).
6. Faith Comes by Obedience
James 1:22
“Be doers of the word…”
Every act of obedience increases your capacity to trust God again.
Faith grows when it is used, just like a muscle.
PART 2 — HOW FAITH IS RELEASED
Faith is not only received — it must be expressed.
Faith that stays inside is incomplete.
Here are the biblical ways faith is released:
1. Faith Is Released by Speaking God’s Word
This is the primary way faith is expressed.
Mark 11:23 “Whoever says to this mountain…”
2 Corinthians 4:13
“We believe, therefore we speak.”
Key points:
Faith speaks to situations, not just about them.
Faith speaks God’s Word, not human opinion.
Faith speaks with authority, not fear.
Speaking is the bridge between believing and receiving.
2. Faith Is Released by Acting on God’s Word
James 2:17 “Faith without works is dead.”
Hebrews 11 is full of people who did something because they believed.
Examples:
Noah built.
Abraham left.
Moses stretched out his rod.
The woman with the issue of blood pressed through the crowd.
Key points:
Faith acts even when feelings disagree.
Faith acts before circumstances change.
Faith acts because God has spoken.
3. Faith Is Released by Prayer
Mark 11:24 “Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive…”
Prayer is not begging — it is faith expressed toward God.
Key points:
Prayer releases faith into God’s hands.
Prayer aligns the heart with God’s will.
Prayer is the believer’s legal right to enforce heaven’s promises.
4. Faith Is Released by Praise
Acts 16:25–26 Paul and Silas praised — and the prison shook.
Psalm 34:1–4 Praise shifts the atmosphere and releases faith.
Key points:
Praise is faith celebrating before the answer comes.
Praise breaks heaviness and unbelief.
Praise invites God’s intervention.
5. Faith Is Released by Standing Firm
Ephesians 6:13 “Having done all… stand.”
Standing is not passive — it is faith refusing to retreat.
Key points:
Standing means holding your confession.
Standing means resisting doubt.
Standing means refusing to let circumstances dictate truth.
6. Faith Is Released by Love
Galatians 5:6 “Faith works through love.”
Love keeps the heart clean, free from offense, bitterness, and fear — all of which choke faith.
SUMMARY
How Faith Comes
Hearing the Word (Rom 10:17)
Hearing correctly (Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18)
Revelation by the Spirit (Eph 1:17–18)
Remembering God’s works (Ps 103:2)
Fellowship with God (Jude 20)
Obedience (James 1:22)
How Faith Is Released
Speaking the Word (Mark 11:23; 2 Cor 4:13)
Acting on the Word (James 2:17; Heb 11)
Prayer (Mark 11:24)
Praise (Acts 16:25–26)
Standing firm (Eph 6:13)
Walking in love (Gal 5:6)
