Faith
Summary
The Bible describes faith as trust in God and His promises—evidenced in obedience, perseverance, and hope.
What the Bible teaches
Faith comes by hearing God’s word. Without faith it is impossible to please Him. True faith works through love and endures trials.
Key passages
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Translation: KJV
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Translation: KJV
Romans 10:17
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Translation: KJV
Practical application
Feed faith with Scripture, act on what you already know to be true, and refuse to let delayed answers erase remembered faithfulness.
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