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  WHAT THINGS SOEVER YE DESIRE
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: Faith is seeing God's promises as actual facts and claiming
them as done, turning them into prophecies and giving us the power to
triumph.

Topics: "God's Promises", "Faith"
Scripture References: Mark 11:24, Romans 4:20, Hebrews 11:1

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes that faith is not merely a mental exercise but a
deep assurance rooted in God's promises. He explains that true faith
recognizes God's declarations as fulfilled realities, transforming
promises into prophecies that compel action. By claiming these promises,
believers can confidently move forward, knowing that God cannot lie and
that His word is final. Simpson encourages the faithful to embrace this
truth, leading to a life of praise and triumph as they acknowledge that
what God has promised is indeed accomplished. The essence of faith is to
rest in the certainty of God's word, celebrating the completion of His
promises.

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Faith is not working up by willpower a sort of certainty that something
is coming to pass. Rather, it is seeing as an actual fact that God has
said this thing shall come to pass-and that it is true-and then
rejoicing to know that it is true. It is simply resting and entering
into it because God has said it. Faith turns the promise into a
prophecy. While it is merely a promise it is contingent upon our
cooperation. It may or may not be. But when faith claims it, it becomes
a prophecy and we go forth feeling that it is something that must be
done because God cannot lie. Faith is the answer from the throne saying,
"It is done." Faith is the echo of God's voice. Let us catch it from on
high.

Let us repeat it and go out to triumph in its glorious power.

Hear the answer from the throne, Claim the promise, doubting one, God
hath spoken, "It is done." Faith hath answered, "It is done;" Prayer is
over, praise begun, Hallelujah! It is done.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/what-things-soever-ye-desire/
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