
It is NOT automatic for faith to come merely because one is hearing the Word of God.
For faith to come, a Christian MUST hear CORRECTLY hence the admonition to take heed HOW we hear−Lk. 8:18.
A Christian can ONLY hear CORRECTLY when the Word of God is rightly divided−2 Tim. 2:15.
To rightly divide the Word of God is to studying God’s Word the way God gave it by beginning at Moses and comparing Scripture with Scripture, focusing on Jesus Christ, all the while relying on the Holy Spirit.