Belief is closely related to faith. It is an inner acceptance of an idea as true. Belief functions both consciously and subconsciously. Many false individual and race beliefs are very active below the conscious level. To erase these hidden error beliefs, a comprehensive program of denial is necessary.

Jesus' Faith

Jesus did not claim an exclusive supernatural power, which we usually accredit to Him. He had explored spiritual substance, which He called the "kingdom of the heavens." His understanding was beyond that of the average man. However, He knew and said that other men could do what He did if they would only have faith.

He encouraged His followers to take Him as a pattern for faith and to use the power of thought and word. Divine healing is due to the application of the same law that Jesus used. In most instances, He demanded faith on the part of those He healed. With this faith as a point of mental and spiritual contact, He released the latent energy in the atomic structure of the one in need of healing, and that one was restored to life and health.