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  A KIND OF OMNIPOTENCY IN IT
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Faith is an appropriating grace that gives us confidence in
God's power and guidance, allowing us to overcome any obstacle.

Topics: "God's Promises", "Faith"
Scripture References: Psalm 48:14, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:31, Ephesians 2:4-5, Philippians 3:9, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 9:14, James 1:5, 1 Peter 5:10, 1 John 5:4

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the power of faith as an appropriating grace
that allows believers to claim God's promises and attributes as their
own. He illustrates how faith enables individuals to declare God as
their eternal guide, to embrace their identity in Christ, and to lay
hold of the righteousness, mercy, power, wisdom, and salvation offered
through Jesus. This kind of faith possesses a unique omnipotency,
empowering believers to navigate life's challenges with confidence in
God's provision and support.

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CONTENT
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Faith is an appropriating grace.

Faith looks upon God, and says with David,

"This God is my God forever and ever, and

He shall be my guide unto the death."

Faith looks upon Christ, and says with the spouse,

"I am my beloved's, and His desire is towards me."

Faith looks upon an immortal crown, and says

"Henceforth is laid up for me a crown of glory."

Faith looks upon the righteousness of Christ,

and says, "This righteousness is mine to cover me."

Faith looks upon the mercy of Christ, and

says, "This mercy is mine to pardon me."

Faith looks upon the power of Christ, and

says, "This power is mine to support me."

Faith looks upon the wisdom of Christ, and

says, "This wisdom is mine to direct me."

Faith looks upon the blood of Christ, and

says, "This blood is mine to save me."

Faith has a kind of omnipotency in it;

it is able to do all things.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/a-kind-of-omnipotency-in-it/
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