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Faith

What Is Faith?

Faith is woven into every chapter of the Bible and is a fundamental aspect of every believer’s life. Put simply, faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).

What does the Bible say about faith?

The Bible shows us that faith is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is not something we can earn or achieve on our own but is given to us by God’s grace. Faith involves believing in God and trusting in His promises, even when we cannot see the evidence of those promises in our lives. It is a response to God’s revelation of Himself to us, whether through scripture, prayer, or personal experience.

Faith is also closely tied to obedience. The Bible teaches that faith without works is dead (James 2:14-26). In other words, true faith is not simply a matter of intellectual belief but involves living out our faith in practical ways. This means obeying God’s commands and seeking to live a life that is pleasing to Him.

One of the most famous examples of faith in the Bible is the story of Abraham. God promised Abraham that he would become the father of many nations, even though he and his wife Sarah were well past childbearing age. Abraham believed in God’s promise, which was credited to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6). This faith was tested when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Despite the difficulty of this command, Abraham trusted that God would provide a way out, and his faith was rewarded when God provided a ram for the sacrifice instead.

Another essential aspect of faith in the Bible is its connection to salvation. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). This means that we cannot earn our salvation through good works or personal merit, but it is a free gift from God that we receive through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Faith involves believing in God and trusting in His promises, even when we cannot see the evidence of those promises in our lives. It is a gift from God that involves intellectual belief and practical obedience. Through faith, we can have a deeper understanding of God and a closer relationship with Him. Ultimately, our faith in Jesus Christ saves us and gives us hope for eternal life with Him.

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Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.