Praying Faith: I Live by the Faith of the Son of God

224 Pages·2005·0.52 MB·English

by  Thomas P. Dooley

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FAITH
THOMAS P. DOOLEY, PH.D.
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FAITH
I LIVE by the FAITH
of the SON of GOD
© Copyright 2004 – Thomas P. Dooley, Ph.D.
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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to my best friend—Laura, my precious
wife with a quiet and gentle spirit, and to our four blessed chil-
dren—Isaac, Catherine, Jeannette, and Thomas. Each of you is loved
and favored by our all-sufficient God and by me. Please remember,
“Have I not commanded you, be strong and courageous, for the Lord your
God is with you wherever you go” (Josh. 1:9).
ENDORSEMENTS
I always look for something that comes into my path that will enhance my
faith and cause me to be more passionate in prayer. When I picked up Praying
Faith by Dr. Tom Dooley, I knew I had something that was not common. Not only
is it filled with experience and research but it presents faith from an aspect that I
have not fully seen before. To understand faith from a Kingdom standpoint, Pray-
ing Faith develops a presentation that is very unique. I personally have written a
book on faith, but this book moves us into a new dimension of intensity.
Dr. Chuck D. Pierce
President of Glory of Zion International,
Vice President of Global Harvest Ministries, and Author
Dr. Tom Dooley is very much at home in two worlds: the Mediterranean cul-
ture of the first century A.D. and that of the twenty-first as well. Using the famous
Gospel account of Jesus healing the servant of the centurion at Capernaum as his
opening wedge, Dooley plumbs the depths of not just belief, but the kind of pro-
found faith that can move mountains or heal people.
Dr. Paul L. Maier
Professor of History at Western Michigan University
and Award-winning Bestseller Author
It is refreshing to read a book by a high-level scientist who believes the
Bible, combines the Word and the Spirit, and who practices what he preaches.
Read this book carefully and be blessed.
Dr. R.T. Kendall
Former Pastor of Westminster Chapel, London, England and Author
A captivating story. This is a story of one man’s walk to fulfill the leadership
of the Holy Spirit in his life. I would recommend the reading of this book to
everyone searching to give leadership of their lives for service in the Kingdom.
Dois I. Rosser, Jr.
Founder and Chairman of International Cooperating Ministries
Dr. Tom Dooley, a scientist-entrepreneur turned prophet-missionary, shifted
his paradigm of see before believing to believe before seeing in his book Praying Faith.
This is a joyful celebration of the mystery of man touching the Almighty to release
P R A Y I N G F A I T H
power. I highly recommend this book for everyone wanting to increase his or her
abundance in spiritual experience and life.
Rev. KC John
Chairman of Word Telecasting Company Ltd., India
The depth of insight that Dr. Tom Dooley brings to the Body of Christ is
refreshing and well timed. In the coming days it will require the saints, including
marketplace ministers, to have a steadfast faith, integrity, and a Rock-solid founda-
tion to bring forth God’s Kingdom for the world to see.
Bill Thomas
President of Christian Benefits Association and
Board of Christian International Business Network
Dr. Tom Dooley, in his book, provides us the theological foundations of gen-
uine faith coupled with honestly sharing first-hand missions and business experi-
ences and perspectives, which he gained while acting on his intense faith in God.
Therefore, it is a must-read book for those who aspire to accomplish great things
for a great God in this generation.
Rev. Saji Lukos
Founder of Reaching Indians Ministry International (Mission India)
Are you concerned about God’s direction in your life? If so, you will greatly
profit from Dr. Tom Dooley’s biblical insights and from the transparent sharing of
his remarkable life experiences. It will rejoice your heart to see how he is finding
wisdom and direction from the Word of God as sufficient for every area of life.
Tom Dooley is a scholar and scientist who has entered into a vital and contagious
relationship with the Lord and Savior of mankind. The truths and insights of
these pages will enrich your walk with Christ.
Pastor Richard P. Carlson
Superintendent of the Intermountain West District,
Evangelical Free Church of America
I believe that Dr. Tom Dooley has written one of the most definitive books
on faith that is being published in our day. His experiences and insights have chal-
lenged me to “step up” to a higher and more sanctified walk of faith in Christ. A
walk, which is, sad to say, barely recognized in the established church today. Dr.
Dooley has helped to show us that faith, which pleases God, will cause us to aban-
don ourselves to an ongoing journey that will bring Him glory. I emphatically rec-
ommend that this book be read and shared.
Dee Baxter
President of Baxter Bible Ministries
A gold mine of inspiring truths born out of practical experience! The Body
of Christ needs this book.
Pastor Chris Hodges
Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I ✦ Understanding Faith
CHAPTER ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
The Centurion’s Intense Faith
CHAPTER TWO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
What Is Genuine Faith?
CHAPTER THREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Entrepreneurs and the Risk-Reward Relationship
CHAPTER FOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Surrender!
CHAPTER FIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Farming: Seed and Harvest
Part II ✦ Understanding Prayer
CHAPTER SIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Power Through Passionate Prayer
CHAPTER SEVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Personal Testimonies of Praying Faith
CHAPTER EIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Presumption and Hearing From God
CHAPTER NINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Disappointments and Delays
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Part III ✦ Understanding the Kingdom
CHAPTER TEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
The Kingdom of God vs. the “Church”
CHAPTER ONE - ENDNOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
CHAPTER TWO - ENDNOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
RECOMMENDED BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
CONTACT ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
ABOUT THE AUTHOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
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