Questions on Faith
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We live by what Jesus Christ did by Grace through Faith Who loved us and gave Himself for us at the Cross of Calvary where the victory was won (Rom. 6:3-5, Philippians 1:21); His Obedience (Philippians 2:8, John 10:18), His Faith (Gal. 2:20-21), and His Love (Faith works by Love -Gal. 5:6). It is not our obedience, not our faith, and not our love, that we live by. Rom. 8:2, Gal. 2:18
In other words, place and maintain your Faith exclusively in Christ and His Finished Work at Calvary Cross (The Blood of Jesus) where the victory was won and receive all the benefits of this resurrection life (the help of the Holy Spirit). Romans 8:2
In other words, place and maintain your Faith exclusively in Christ and His Finished Work at Calvary Cross (The Blood of Jesus) where the victory was won and receive all the benefits of this resurrection life (the help of the Holy Spirit). Romans 8:2
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Is this a full Biblical definition of Christian faith? I have thought not, believing it to be merely a descriptor, like saying, "A banana is yellow," is not a full definition but only a partial descriptor of what constitutes a banana. Perhaps I am wrong about that, but it seems to me, perhaps because sometimes (non-believing) people used to point to that Scripture verse to claim we believe without evidence... yet I have faith because I have experienced within my own self the presence of God and His workmanship in my life, and those experiences went a long way to moving me toward a full-blown faith, when all else made no sense. I could not believe simply because I was born into and raised in a "Christian" home, or because I was told to, or "brainwashed" as the heathen likes to clam (LOL). The issue of whether or not God existed became a persistent consuming direction I walked in life, even as I was in fairly full rebellion toward what I now know and understand to be the One True God. In other words, the Biblical promise of, "If you seek, you shall find," became a reality for me. God knows we are not seeking Him... and yet if we seek truth and meaning and purpose in our lives beyond what can be seen with the eye and/or divulged by observation and/or scientific inquiry, we will find the embodiment of Truth in Jesus Christ, Who is Himself the Truth.
Is this a full Biblical definition of Christian faith? I have thought not, believing it to be merely a descriptor, like saying, "A banana is yellow," is not a full definition but only a partial descriptor of what constitutes a banana. Perhaps I am wrong about that, but it seems to me, perhaps because sometimes (non-believing) people used to point to that Scripture verse to claim we believe without evidence... yet I have faith because I have experienced within my own self the presence of God and His workmanship in my life, and those experiences went a long way to moving me toward a full-blown faith, when all else made no sense. I could not believe simply because I was born into and raised in a "Christian" home, or because I was told to, or "brainwashed" as the heathen likes to clam (LOL). The issue of whether or not God existed became a persistent consuming direction I walked in life, even as I was in fairly full rebellion toward what I now know and understand to be the One True God. In other words, the Biblical promise of, "If you seek, you shall find," became a reality for me. God knows we are not seeking Him... and yet if we seek truth and meaning and purpose in our lives beyond what can be seen with the eye and/or divulged by observation and/or scientific inquiry, we will find the embodiment of Truth in Jesus Christ, Who is Himself the Truth.
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Hi Cherie, Abraham, the father of the faithful, is a great person to look up .. e.g. Romans 4:18-21. And Hebrews 11 is a great Chapter that both defines what faith is, as well gives us a number of Biblical examples of men and women of faith.
That said, there is also James 2:19 to consider, since it speaks of the faith of demons
In regard to "saving" faith, James makes it clear that there is a 'kind' or 'type' of faith that does not save (and a kind that does, PTL). So James 2 could make for a very interesting study (as a starting place, at least) if a discussion regarding "saving" faith is what you had in mind.
God bless you!
~Deut
That said, there is also James 2:19 to consider, since it speaks of the faith of demons
In regard to "saving" faith, James makes it clear that there is a 'kind' or 'type' of faith that does not save (and a kind that does, PTL). So James 2 could make for a very interesting study (as a starting place, at least) if a discussion regarding "saving" faith is what you had in mind.God bless you!
~Deut
3 What does the Scripture say? “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.”
4 Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.
5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked/ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
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Faith inspires action. It gives hope from what seems a otherwise hopeless pursuit. It gives us expectations. To look beyond the circumstance.
Mindful agreeance is not faith and that is what james 1:22 is talking about.
Not only to believe in what you heard but to act on what was said.
Jesus said if you believe then also do. He also had asked several times "do you believe I can do this" with a reply of yes he said your faith has made you whole. That statement was to encourage others it was not meant to measure .
Following with the parable of the mustard seed (which is the smallest of seeds) he said that even faith of this size can move mountains.
So where was this man's faith? In his actions. Coming to Jesus and asking publicly in expectation.
Mindful agreeance is not faith and that is what james 1:22 is talking about.
Not only to believe in what you heard but to act on what was said.
Jesus said if you believe then also do. He also had asked several times "do you believe I can do this" with a reply of yes he said your faith has made you whole. That statement was to encourage others it was not meant to measure .
Following with the parable of the mustard seed (which is the smallest of seeds) he said that even faith of this size can move mountains.
So where was this man's faith? In his actions. Coming to Jesus and asking publicly in expectation.
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