Nature of Faith
Belief in God and Jesus Christ, as well as a dedication to them. Even when the objects of faith are unseen, these attitudes remain firm. Obedient conduct, affection, and continued good actions are all signs of true faith.
The object of faith
God as the object of faith
Heb 11:6
Also see: Ps 25:1–2; Ps 26:1; Pr 29:25; 1 Pe 1:21
Jesus Christ as the object of faith
Jn 14:1
Also see: Jn 3:16; Jn 3:18; Jn 3:36; Jn 6:68–69
False objects of faith
Human resources:
Ps 20:7; Ho 10:13
Faith is personal trust in God
2 Sa 22:31
Also see: Ps 18:2–6; Ps 27:13–14; 1 Pe 2:23
True faith cannot be second-hand
2 Ti 1:5
Also see: Jn 4:42
Faith and assurance
Assurance accompanies faith
Heb 11:1
Also see: Ro 4:19–21; 1 Ti 3:13; Heb 10:22
Faith may be mixed with doubt
Mt 14:31 Simon Peter; Mk 9:24 the father of the boy with an evil spirit; Jn 20:24–28 Thomas
Faith and sight
2 Co 5:7
Faith as trust in what is unseen
Jn 20:29
Also see: 2 Co 4:18; Heb 11:1–3; Heb 11:7; Heb 11:27
Faith looks towards an unseen future
Heb 11:13–14
Also see: Heb 11:8–10 Abraham; Heb 11:20–22 Isaac, Jacob and Joseph; Heb 11:24–26 Moses
Faith and obedience
True faith is demonstrated in obedience
Ro 1:5; Heb 4:2
Also see: Ro 16:26; 2 Co 9:13; 1 Pe 1:2
Examples of obedient faith
Noah builds the ark:
Ge 6:22; Heb 11:7
Abraham leaves Haran:
Ge 12:4; Heb 11:8
Abraham offers Isaac:
Ge 22:1–10; Heb 11:17
Caleb and Joshua:
Nu 13:30; Nu 14:8–9
Jos 3:5–13 Joshua at the river Jordan; Jos 6:2–5 Joshua at Jericho; Heb 11:30
Jn 21:4–6 Jesus Christ’s disciples, fishing; Ac 26:19 Paul
Faith and works
True faith is demonstrated in good deeds
Jas 2:14–26
Also see: Php 2:17; 1 Th 1:3; Tt 1:1; 2 Pe 1:5
True faith issues in love
Ga 5:6
Also see: Eph 1:15; Eph 6:23; 1 Th 3:6; 1 Th 5:8; 1 Ti 1:5; 1 Ti 1:14; 1 Ti 4:12
True faith is constantly productive
Lk 8:15
Also see: Jn 15:1–5
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.