Faith is the active belief in the existence of God and the dynamic trust in His Word. God commands us to live by faith. As the foundation of the process, it is essential for salvation. Without faith it is impossible to please God because, as man's foundational response to God, it leads to obedience and the completion of God's purpose. Because of faith in Christ's blood, we are forgiven, and righteousness is imputed to us. Both a gift of God and a fruit of His Spirit, faith is perfected through the good works God has ordained.

Scripture References:

Romans 1:17; Hebrews 10:37-39; I Peter 1:5, 9; Hebrews 11:1-6; Ephesians 2:4-10; Romans 4:5, 9-13, 20-22; Romans 5:8-11; I Corinthians 12:4, 9; Romans 12:3; Galatians 5:22; James 2:14-26; II Corinthians 5:7



From the Library: Faith

Another View of Faith

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Without the right relationship with God, we cannot have the evidence of things not seen. But with it, we can focus on what cannot be seen by most of mankind.


Simple Faith

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Faith, in its most basic form, is trusting God and taking Him at His word. It can be expressed simply as, if God said it, that's good enough for me. Though faith carries complex theological ramifications, in everyday use, it is not difficult. It is about being sure of what we hope for and convinced of what we do not see. Faith …


Faith

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

King Jehoshaphat, by totally surrendering to God, achieved a miraculous victory over three armies by standing still, waiting patiently for His intervention.


Wandering the Wilderness in Faith

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Faith is of paramount importance in the journey toward the Kingdom of God, as exemplified by the Israelites who, despite witnessing God's mighty acts, failed to enter the Promised Land due to unbelief. Their persistent disobedience stemmed from a lack of trust in Him, revealing that unbelief is akin to an evil heart that departs …


What Is Faith?

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

Millions lack faith to receive answers to their prayers, struggling to free their minds from fears and worries due to a lack of understanding of what faith truly is. Jesus Himself prophetically asked if He would find faith on earth upon His return, foreseeing the almost total absence of faith in this generation. The world has …


Will Christ Find Faith?

'Ready Answer' by John O. Reid

Jesus Christ, in the Parable of the Persistent Widow, encourages us to pray and not lose heart, teaching that we must persevere in our faith in God, trusting Him even when answers to our prayers seem delayed. He emphasizes that God, unlike the unjust judge in the parable, is faithful and loving, always willing to hear and answer …


Four Points of Faith

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

At times we exhibit some faithlessness, perhaps because we have viewed faith just in terms of what we do rather than what God does through His gifting to us.


Basic Doctrines: Faith Toward God

Bible Study by Staff

Faith toward God is a fundamental principle that Christians must not only grasp at the beginning of their conversion but also continually develop toward spiritual maturity. Many profess faith in God yet do not truly know Him, as their worship is often based on human doctrines rather than divine truth. True faith cannot be …


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