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Dealing with Unbelief
- Faith
Creflo Dollar
We live in an environment that constantly challenges our faith. Theoretically we believe, yet what we see, hear, and feel on the physical level introduces just enough doubt to counteract our belief. Ignorance about the truth of God’s Word also causes unbelief, as does being taught wrong doctrine. As believers, we have received the same authority and power as Jesus Christ has; we must not let what we observe around us make us question or doubt this. It is entirely possible to have unbelief and faith coexisting side-by-side in our minds; prayer and fasting drives out that unbelief.
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Pastor Creflo Dollar is an American televangelist, author, and the founder and senior pastor of World Changers Church International (WCCI), based in College Park, Georgia.
Day 1Jesus: More Than Enough for Our Salvation
We live in a world that constantly challenges belief. Even when we want to trust God fully, what we see and feel in the natural can plant seeds of doubt. Unbelief often takes root through misunderstanding or neglect of God’s Word, and through teachings that distort His truth. Many struggle to believe that Jesus’ power and authority truly belong to us as His followers. Yet Scripture shows that He gave us the same Spirit that raised Him from the dead, and we must not let circumstances convince us otherwise. Faith and unbelief can exist side by side in our hearts, but prayer and fasting drive out the unbelief that weakens our trust.
Unbelief tells us we must see before we believe, but blessed are those who believe without seeing. God’s promises depend on our efforts instead of His grace. Yet salvation and power flow only through Christ, not through human strength. There is salvation in no one else; Jesus alone is the way, the truth, and the life. His one sacrifice was enough forever.
Fear often feeds unbelief—the fear that God might withdraw His love or that we could lose our standing with Him. But His Word says our salvation is secure in Jesus, anchored in what He did, not in what we do. The “unpardonable sin” is not a slip of the tongue but a hardened refusal to believe the Holy Spirit’s witness about Christ. God’s kindness still leads us to repentance, not condemnation.
When we rest in His finished work, unbelief loses its hold. God lifts us up to bear fruit and strengthens our faith through His grace. Salvation is not about striving but believing. Jesus is enough.
Scriptures:
Acts 4:12, NLT
John 14:6
Hebrews 9:28, NLT
Matthew 12:22-32
Romans 2:4
John 15:2
To help you root out unbelief in your life, check out Creflo Dollar’s 5-messages series, Avoiding Powerless Unbelief, or his How to Overcome Unbelief mini-book.
Day 2Jesus: The Only Foundation for Salvation
We live in a world saturated with doubt, skepticism, and unbelief. Even believers who desire to walk in faith often face constant opposition from what they see, hear, and feel. The environment around us challenges the unseen truths of God’s Word, tempting us to rely on logic instead of trust. Yet the truth remains unchanged: Jesus is the only way, the only name by which we can be saved. Unbelief whispers that there are other answers, but Scripture makes it clear—salvation and power come through Christ alone. This isn’t just doctrine; it’s the foundation of our relationship with God.
We must not be deceived by spiritual confusion. There is only one mediator between God and humanity—Jesus Christ. Unbelief tries to convince us there are other paths or that His sacrifice was incomplete. But Jesus offered Himself once for all, and His finished work remains perfect and final. When we allow unbelief to take root, we question what God has already declared complete. Faith accepts that His one offering forever made us righteous; fear and unbelief deny it.
Unbelief also affects how we live. It causes us to speak words of doubt, to act in anger, and to grieve the Holy Spirit through our lack of love. Faith, however, produces forgiveness, gentleness, and grace. When we walk in belief, our hearts are softened toward others, and our words build up rather than tear down. God’s grace doesn’t overlook sin—it empowers us to overcome it.
Once enslaved by sin, we’ve now been freed, sanctified, and justified through Jesus. Unbelief keeps us chained to our past; faith reminds us we’re new creations. The works of the flesh—anger, strife, impurity—grow where unbelief thrives. But those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh and walk in victory. Make no mistake: our salvation is not fragile or uncertain. It is firm, triumphant, and complete in Jesus.
Scriptures:
Acts 4:12, TPT
1 Timothy 2:5
Hebrews 10:5, 10, 12, 14, 18, 26
Ephesians 4:29–32
1 Corinthians 6:9-12
Galatians 5:19-21, 24
To help you root out unbelief in your life, check out Creflo Dollar’s 5-messages series, Avoiding Powerless Unbelief, or his How to Overcome Unbelief mini-book.
Day 3Overcoming Unbelief: A Journey of Faith
Unbelief is a subtle yet powerful force that can hinder our walk with Christ. It often creeps in through ignorance, wrong teaching, or natural experiences that contradict God’s truth. Paul’s transformation illustrates how ignorance can blind us to the truth, yet God’s mercy prevails. Paul wrote that even though he once blasphemed the name of Christ, God had mercy on him because he did so in ignorance and unbelief.
Jesus didn’t come to abolish the law but to fulfill it, to free us from its impossible standards. He told the crowds not to think that He came to destroy the law, but to fulfill it. Too many believers struggle with disbelief because they’ve been taught to rely on the law instead of on grace. Understanding that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness lets us begin to walk in true freedom.
Natural unbelief arises when we trust more in what we see than in what God says. The disciples failed to cast out a demon because they were overwhelmed by the condition of the boy whom the demon was in. Jesus explained that they failed because of their unbelief. This kind went out only by prayer and fasting. Faith must be nurtured through spiritual discipline, not just observation.
The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in helping us overcome unbelief. He convicts the world not of behavior, but of unbelief in Jesus. He reproves the world of sin because it doesn’t believe in Him. His presence empowers us to believe beyond what we feel or see.
Jesus completely understands our struggles because He went through the same things. Although He was fully God, He was also fully human. He was tempted in every way yet remained sinless. Focusing on who we are in Christ makes unbelief lose its grip on us.
Scriptures:
1 Timothy 1:13, NLT
Matthew 5:17, 18
Matthew 17:20, 21
John 16:8, 9
Hebrews 4:15
Romans 10:4, NLT
To help you root out unbelief in your life, check out Creflo Dollar’s 5-messages series, Avoiding Powerless Unbelief, or his How to Overcome Unbelief mini-book.
Day 4The Power and Presence of the Kingdom
There’s a growing struggle in the spiritual realm that we can’t overlook. Even though we can’t see unbelief with our physical eyes, its effects are real. Jesus spoke of the judgment of this world and the defeat of its ruler, declaring that when He is lifted up, He will draw all people to Himself. This truth reveals that unbelief loses its grip when Christ is exalted. Every heart is invited to believe and enter the reality of His victory, leaving no room for doubt.
Jesus often confronted unbelief through simplicity. When He told people to treat others as they wanted to be treated, it wasn’t just moral advice—it was an act of faith. To live in love requires believing that God’s way is greater than fear or pride. The kingdom of God is relational, and unbelief is often revealed in how we treat one another. Our words, reactions, and mercy display whether faith or doubt is ruling our hearts.
We’ve transitioned from the old covenant of striving to the grace-filled covenant of belief. The law and prophets pointed forward to Jesus, but now faith in Him is what justifies us. Unbelief clings to self-effort, while faith receives what grace provides. We’ve moved from trying to earn favor to trusting the One who already secured it. Relationship has replaced religion; confidence has replaced fear.
Walking in this kingdom reality means confronting unbelief wherever it appears. When the disciples couldn’t cast out an evil spirit, Jesus revealed that their failure came from unbelief, not lack of calling. Then He showed them how prayer and fasting break that resistance. Today, He gives us the same authority and expects us to walk in it—believing that His Word is greater than what we see.
This is our calling as believers: to lift up Jesus above doubt, to walk in love, to rest in His grace, and to use the authority He’s given us. When faith overcomes unbelief, the world catches a glimpse of heaven through us.
Scriptures:
John 12:31, 32
Matthew 7:12, NLT
Luke 16:16
Matthew 11:13
Mark 9:18
Matthew 10:1
To help you root out unbelief in your life, check out Creflo Dollar’s 5-messages series, Avoiding Powerless Unbelief, or his How to Overcome Unbelief mini-book.
Day 5Believing in Our Salvation
Unbelief is something every believer faces at some point. It’s not just a lack of faith—it’s often the result of doubt, fear, or misunderstanding God’s heart. The Bible reminds us that Christ is the end of the law so that righteousness may be available for everyone who believes. This means that our standing with God isn’t based on our perfection, but on trusting what Jesus has already done.
During Jesus’ ministry, the disciples went forth, drove out demons, and healed the sick. These weren’t “super Christians” with special powers, but ordinary people who believed in the authority Jesus gave them. Unbelief shrinks back and says, “Maybe God won’t use me;” by comparison, faith steps forward and acts on His Word. The more we act on what we believe, the stronger our faith becomes.
One of the biggest antidotes to doubt is knowing who God says we are. When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened and the Father declared that Jesus was His dearly beloved Son who brought Him great joy. The enemy immediately tried to challenge that identity by questioning it. Unbelief often begins with questions about what God has already spoken over us.
Faith isn’t optional, but essential. Without it living in us, it would be impossible to please God. Notice the Word doesn’t say we must have perfect faith, just that faith must be present and alive. God delights when we trust Him, even if our faith feels small.
Dealing with unbelief isn’t about pretending doubts don’t exist; it’s about confronting them with truth. The more we know who God is, what His Word says, and who we are in Christ, the less room unbelief has to grow. As we act on even a mustard seed of faith, God can do the impossible through us.
Scriptures:
Romans 10:4
Mark 6:13
Matthew 3:17
Matthew 4:3
Hebrews 11:6, TPT
To help you root out unbelief in your life, check out Creflo Dollar’s 5-messages series, Avoiding Powerless Unbelief, or his How to Overcome Unbelief mini-book.
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