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Faith

Theological Virtue

Trust and confidence in God and His promises

Definition

Faith is complete trust, confidence, and reliance upon God. It involves believing in God's character, trusting His promises, and acting upon that belief even when circumstances are uncertain.

Significance

Faith is essential for a relationship with God and is the means by which people receive salvation. Throughout Scripture, faith is demonstrated as active trust that results in obedience.

Key Verses

Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

Ephesians 2:8

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."

Romans 10:17

"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ."

James 2:17

"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."

Appearances in Scripture
Contexts where this concept is mentioned or demonstrated

Faith of Abraham

Genesis 15:6

Hall of Faith

Hebrews 11

Faith and works

James 2:14-26

Righteousness through faith

Romans 3:21-26

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GraceSalvationTrustObedienceHope
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