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 BeaubelleWithout 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. RitenbaughFaith, 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 BeaubelleKing 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. RitenbaughFaith 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 BookletMillions 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. ReidAt the end of the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus asks, "When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith...?" The answer is surprising to many.
Four Points of Faith
Sermonette by James BeaubelleAt 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 StaffWhat is faith? Is it something we work up or does God give it to us? Do we have the faith to be saved? Do we really trust God?
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