Faith and Fables

REAL LIFE LOST AND FOUND

By Harvey L. Diamond

Overview

Build your faith by discovering fresh insights and perspectives from Biblical truths and inspiring testimonies!  Faith and Fables: Real Life Lost and Found provides clarity and understanding on key issues relating to faith towards God.    

Written in an easy-to-read, fast flowing style, you will be guided through a wealth of Bible passages that truly come to life.  You will discover Scriptural truths, and find answers to a wide variety of questions often raised about God and His Word.

An inspiring and encouraging book for those searching for a real living faith based on sound Biblical truths, Faith and Fables demystifies controversial and confusing concepts.  It will help you deal with obstacles that often obscure God’s truth through a sound exposition of Biblical principles, integrating Old and New Testament scripture passages in a clear, concise format.  

Features

• Building a strong foundation of faith
• Finding God’s will
• Testimonies of faith
• God’s way of engagement
• Keys to growing faith
• Praying in faith
• Obstacles to faith
• Active and passive faith
• Breakthrough faith
• The love and mercy of God
• The faithfulness of God
• Liberty and faith

Expanded Table of Contents

Introduction:  The 9-11 Reality             1
            A Message to a Generation
            Rightsizing the Foundations of Our Faith
            Navigating Life’s Shifts to Find God’s Will
            Pathways to Glory

PART I:  KEYS OF BIBLICAL FAITH                         

1   Discovering the Keys to Biblical Faith            9         
            Keys Unlocking Biblical Faith
            The Journey of Faith
            Experiencing the Glory of God
            A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness

2   Key Values of Biblical Faith                     14         
            God’s Faith Building Way of Engagement
            The Value of Connection
            The Value of Communion
            The Value of Consecration:  Putting God First
            The Value of Consolation in the Holy Spirit
            The Value of Direct Communication with God
            The Value of Confirmation of the Spirit
            The Value of Conformation in Christ
            The Value of Our Conquest in Christ
            The Value of Conviction of Heart
            The Value of Peace and Contentment in Christ
            The Value of a Connected Community of Believers
            The Value of Resting in Christ’s Completion
            The Essential Value of the Lord’s Covenant Feasts 
                       
3   Keys to Growing Biblical Faith                   36       
            The Test of Obedience
            The Test of Integrity
            The Test of Conviction and Courage
            The Value of Spiritual Vision
            The Test of Loyalty and Faithfulness
            The Test of Patience
            The Test of Perseverance
            The Test of Release, and Reward of Faith

            STUDY GUIDE:  Questions for Reflection            47                         

PART II:  WHY WE HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH FAITH                    

4   Faith by Association (Not!)                51
            The Nature of God’s Covenant:  Form vs. Spirit                                         

5   Barriers to Faith                            54                          
            The Source of Fear
            Love Defeats Fear
            Jesus Conquered all Fear
            God’s Guarantee
            The Reality of Faith and Treachery of Fables
           
6   Vision, Heart, and Faith                61
            Barren Ground
            Hard Ground
            Crowded Ground
            Fertile Ground
            A Testimony of God’s Ground Tilling                                                
            Faith Building Perseverance

7   Surfing the Low Tides of Faith    68
            Misunderstanding God’s Wonders
            Unmindful of His Works and Ways
            Unfaithful to His Word
            Undervaluing God’s Word
            Unsatisfied with His Living Water
            Unwilling to Overcome the Ways of the World
            The Downward Spiral
            Hope for Breakthrough Faith
            God’s Way for Setting the Stage for Change
                                   
            Study Guide: Questions for Reflection            76                   

PART III:  WINNING VICTORIES OF FAITH

8   Active and Passive Faith                                            79
            Actively Receiving and Embracing Christ
            Actively Receiving the Holy Spirit
            The Key to Growing Faith: A Contrite Heart
            Receiving Truth with a Still Heart
            Receiving His Sufficiency
            A Testimony of Applied Active Faith   
            Willingness to do His Will
             
9   Winning the Cold War of Faith                85
            Settling the Issues of the Heart
            Preserving the Union of Faith
            The Wisdom of God Builds Faith
            Pressing on to Breakthrough Faith
 
10 Demolishing Strongholds over Faith            95          
            Strongholds of Vanity
            The Stronghold of Legalism
            The Stronghold of Pride and Denial
            The Jericho Way of Demolishing Strongholds
            Walking Through the Vision
            The Proper Order of Battle
            The Matter of God’s Cause
            The Power of God’s Abounding Faith in You
            Cultivating Covenant Faith

            Study Guide:  Questions for Reflection            111                      

PART IV:  STRENGTHENING THE HEART OF FAITH

11   Key Crossing Points of Faith                              115
            A Different Type of Heart
            Keeping an Eye on the Covenant
            A Way You’ve Never Been Before
            The Spirit of God’s Kind of Faith
            The Key Gemstones of the Covenant
            The Shadow of a Second Type of Crossing
            The Paradigm Shift: Shadow of the New Life of Active Faith in Christ
           
12   Prayer and Break Point Faith            123                                
            Some Realities about Prayer

13   Conditioning the Heart of Faith    133        
            Learning the Way of the Shepherd
            Dwelling in the Special Places of the Lord
            Fighting with a Passion for the Cause of God
            Walking in Compassion for Man and Reverence towards God
            Building Character through Relentless Faith
            The Key to God’s Favor
            Allowing the Power and Grace of God to Transform a Heart of Faith
            The Light to the Way of Faith
           
14   Love, Mercy and Faith                   142                 
            A Graphic Illustration of God’s Way of Mercy
            A Simple Key Requirement
            Mercy Gives a Second Chance
            Learning the Value of Mercy
            Mercy Prepares the Heart to Receive in Faith

            Study Guide:  Questions for Reflection            148                       

PART V:   WALKING IN BIBLICAL FAITH     

15   Pursuing the Glory of Faith                151
            The Ebb and Flow of God’s Spirit
            Participating in the Plans of God’s Heart
            Apprehending and Advancing God’s Causes
            Do You Hear the Resounding Trumpet?
            The Transition to a New Type of Ministry
            The Transition of Ministry and Expression of Faith
            Healing Polluted Water and Barren Land
            Supernatural Provision of a Natural Solution
            Supernatural Provision of God’s Spirit
            Revival of Life
            The Bread of Life Heals
            Healing Cancers of the World
            Conductors of God’s Spirit
            Faith with Vision Opens Blind Eyes
            Faith and Obedience Reap Rewards of Restoration
            A Body of Faith Energizes Life
            The Power of the Law of the Spirit
            Delivering Practical Supernatural Solutions

16   The Power of Liberty and Faith    168     
            The True Value of the Spirit of Liberty
            The Heart of Jesus Speaks to His Friends
            Growing in Faith or Withering in Fables
                           
17   The Fruits of Dynamic Biblical Faith            174    
            The Fullness of the Lord’s Commission
            Living Life with Jesus
            Expanding the Scope of Engagement with God
            Jesus and His Spirit are Alive Today!
            Challenges of the Walk of Faith
            Faith, Fables, and Transitions in Life
            Thy Kingdom Come
            God is Waiting for You

            Study Guide:  Questions for Reflection            188