Ephesians 2: 8-9 for by grace are ye saved through Faith,and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. "God is the author and finisher of our faith" Hebrews 12: 2įaith is the substance through which we receive from God, our salvation is from God. "To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours." 2 Pet. He rejoiced in it as an accomplished fact - 4:20 He did not waver in his commitment - 4:20 believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness" Romans 4: 9 See Hebrews Chapter 11, the faith chapter.Ībraham is cited as the 'father' of faith and we as believers come under the Abrahamic covenant, a covenant which Yahweh established with him on the basis of his faith.Ībraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Faith is a spiritual force that overcomes great opposition and can carry a person through great trials and triumphs over circumstances in the natural realm. We have to believe in that which we cannot see. It is impossible to be saved without faith and "without faith it is impossible to please God" Hebrews 11: 6Įverything in salvation is based on faith. It becomes a reality in the spiritual realm. In other words, it becomes so tangible that you now possess it. Faith is the tangible essence of what is hoped for - so tangible that the faith itself, is the evidence/reality of those things that are not yet visible. Faith is the basic ingredient to begin a relationship with God.įaith is the assurance that the things revealed and promised in the Word are true, even though unseen, and gives the believer a conviction that what he expects in faith, will come to pass. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" Hebrews 11: 1įaith is the connecting power into the spiritual realm, which links us with God and makes Him become a tangible reality to the sense perceptions of a person. "He that trusts in his own heart is a fool"but whose walketh wisely,he shall be delivered. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding" Proverbs 3:5 It is not just mental assent to the facts and realities of truth, it must come from a deep inner conviction. It is wholly trusting and relying upon Him for all things. It is an unqualified surrender of the whole of one's being in dependence upon Him. It is the act whereby a person lays hold of God's resources, becomes obedient to what He has prescribed and putting aside all self interest and self-reliance, trusts Him completely. Faith is confidence in what we hope for and the assurance that the lord is working, even though we cannot see it.įaith knows that no matter what the situation, in our lives or someone else's that the lord is working in it.
In Greek, the root word from which we get 'faith, the noun is PISTIS, and 'believe', the verb is PISTUEO.įAITH means- belief, firm persuasion, assurance, firm conviction, faithfulness. To repent of sin and fail to exercise faith in Yahweh for reconciliation, ends in failure and despair. Faith is the second aspect of conversion.
Paul speaks of "Repentance towards God and faith towards our Lord, Y'shua the Messiah" Acts 20:21.
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