Different Kinds of Faith In Christ

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Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise up and walk’?
~ Jesus of Nazareth (Luke 5:23 NKJV)

Then Peter said...
"In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk."
(Acts 3:6)
Well, which is it?

I say it is easier to say "Your sins are forgiven you."

Why?

Because that saying demands no immediate proof that it is a true statement. In other words, anyone can say it. Even a liar could say it. No one can confirm either way without a doubt if it is a true statement in a given situation.

However, only someone with the backing of power from heaven can say "rise up and walk."

In this case, Jesus continued...
But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” — He said to the man who was paralyzed, “I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.” Immediately he rose up before them, took up what he had been lying on, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today!” (Luke 5:24-26 NKJV)
Jesus said to the man "arise, take up your bed" to demonstrate that He also has power on earth to forgive sins.

The power of healing proves the truth that Jesus also has power on earth to forgive sins.

This goes right to the heart of faith in Christ.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8 NKJV)
Right now, which is easier to believe?
  1. HISTORICAL FAITH:  Is it easier to believe that Jesus lived in the past and healed a man and that He had the power to forgive sins?
  2. PAST AND FUTURE FAITH:  Or, is it easier to believe that Jesus lived in the past and healed a man and that He has the power to forgive sins in the future?
  3. NOW FAITH (depersonalized):  Or, is it easier to believe that Jesus lives now, and heals now, and that He has the power to forgive sins now?
  4. NOW FAITH (personal - with doubt):  Or, is it easier to believe that Jesus lives in you now, and heals through you now, and that He has the power to forgive sins through you now?
  5. NOW FAITH (personal - without doubt - COMPLETE):  Or, is it easier to believe that Jesus lives in you now, and desires to heal through you now, and that He desires to forgive sins through you now?
I say that option five is the hardest to believe.

Why?

Option five is the hardest to believe because this kind of faith demands the demonstration of the truth - right now. The first three can be said without demonstration. The first four allow room for excuses and delays.

Now, pressing further, which of the above options are actually true?

Further study... I pray that this builds the faith of anyone who encounters it.

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Related Audio: The Reality of Healing in Christ Jesus - by Dan Mohler

Related Video: John Mellor Healing Seminar Teaching 'How to receive healing' with demonstration of healing

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Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:23-25 NKJV)
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