Author Archives: the late Pastor F. W. Dowsett
HEROES OF FAITH – (6)
PART SIX – MOSES IN EGYPT IN commencing our next episode in our study of “Heroes of Faith”, let us be reminded of the basic requirements and tenants of “Faith”. It is based on conviction, not upon doctrine. It only comes by hearing – or understanding – the Word of God. It is not a…
HEROES OF FAITH – (4)
ABRAHAM WITHOUT any doubt, our forefather Abraham occupies a unique position in our history, and indeed, in the entire Bible. When one studies the Scriptures, the one name that seems to predominate whenever the faithfulness of God is mentioned, is Abraham. He represents the epitome of what a “man of faith” should be. He was…
HEROES OF FAITH – (3)
NOAH By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.’ So we read in Hebrews chapter eleven and verse seven. Here is…
HEROES OF FAITH – (2)
Enoch IN previous studies, we had defined both how to obtain faith, and its basis, or foundation. Firstly, faith comes by hearing – or being informed by – the Word of God. Secondly, we found that faith is not based on doctrine, but upon conviction. The ‘Heroes of Faith’ knew nothing about doctrine. What they…
HEROES OF FAITH – (1)
Creation and Abel IN previous studies on the subject of faith we have examined what it is, and most importantly, how we obtain it. We read in Romans 10:17; “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing from the Word of God. ” The word “hearing”, we discovered, means “to be informed”. Thus, we obtain our faith…
