Real Faith in Action: The Demonstration of Nine Principles that Characterize Authentic Faith
Ebook
In this day of increasing uncertainty and fear, faith in God is needed more than ever before. In addition to its incalculable other benefits, faith in God brings peace, comfort, and overflowing joy to those who put their trust in God. But not any kind of "faith" can procure these benefits, only biblical faith can. When understood in its biblical authenticity, and then put into action, faith always leads to triumph in that it enables us to experience what God ordained for us to obtain, perform, and become. In light of this, it is extremely important that we--the people of God--possess a comprehensive, biblically-based, practical tool to aid us in achieving this understanding. Real Faith in Action is that tool! It presents an unconventional, multi-dimensional view of faith, revealing many aspects usually not discussed in other works, through nine principles that are clearly laid out by the Holy Spirit in what is unquestionably the most comprehensive reporting of the working of faith in all of Scripture--the roll call of faith in Hebrews 11. The principles are thus illustrated through the real life experiences of fellow humans who dared to believe God for the impossible. Accordingly, the book goes beyond explaining faith to demonstrating faith. It is designed to captivate and draw the reader into the world of the faith heroes of the past, thus inspiring him or her to do likewise. Furthermore, in that real life experiences are discussed, any thought of being incapable of doing the same should be vanquished, knowing that others succeeded in their accomplishments by utilizing the same faith to which we also have access.
"Inspiring, informative, instructive, and pastoral are just a
few words that describe Real Faith in Action. This body of work
will prove to be an invaluable resource in the hands of believers,
because the desired effect is to stir up bold faith in us that will
enable us to trust God for all of His promises. For his scholarly
work and contribution to the cause of Christ, I am godly proud of
Pastor Hazell. I am also confident that readers will give thanks to
God for him for being obedient and diligent in doing what the Holy
Spirit inspired him to do in making this book available to
us."
--Dr. Roderick Caesar, Bishop of Bethel Gospel Tabernacle
Fellowship International
"This guide to faith is a gift to our spiritual disciplines,
demonstrating anew the excellence of theological reflection,
Biblical interpretation, and pastoral sensitivity and care that the
author showed in his years of study at New Brunswick Theological
Seminary. As readers, we will surely find this book helpful in
discerning milestones on our own pilgrimage of faith--and as we get
closer to the Heavenly Jerusalem, we are likely to discover that we
are gaining a new friend in Curl Oral Hazell, as he accompanies us
along the way."
--Richard E. Sturm, Ph.D., Professor and Director, NBTS, New York
Program
"The Reverend Curl Oral Hazell has written a book that will catch
the attention and imagination of pastors, preachers, and students
of the Bible. Hazell uses the men and women of faith found in the
eleventh chapter of Hebrews as models of principles that can
nurture every person's faith. His interpretation of their lives is
pastoral and practical, intimate and inspiring, loving and loyal to
the intent of the author of the Letter to the Hebrews. Faith, for
Hazell, is both an act of belief and a deep relationship of trust
in the God who created us and will never abandon us. The price of
the book is rewarded in every chapter, but especially in the one
that calls us to exercise faith that is 'ridiculous'--a faith that
is bold, foolish, and radical. It is the kind of faith that drew
Abraham out of his comfort zone and all of us out of armchair
religion into one that demands our all. I commend Real Faith in
Action as an aid for every spiritual pilgrim looking for direction,
insight, and inspiration along the way."
--The Reverend Gregg A. Mast, Ph.D., President of New Brunswick
Theological Seminary
Product Details
- Title : Real Faith in Action: The Demonstration of Nine Principles that Characterize Authentic Faith
- Author: Hazell, Curl Oral
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Publication Date: 2009
- ISBN: 9781498274432
Curl Oral Hazell is the Senior Pastor of Agape Fellowship Christian Center in Conyers, Georgia. He received his Master of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 2003.