Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1

Definition of Faith

Faith enables the believing soul to treat the future as present and the invisible

as seen. Faith gives reality and proof of things unseen, treating them as if they were already objects of sight rather than hope. In the Bible, faith is related solely to two realities we cannot see with the natural eye: to God and to God's word.

I. Faith verus Sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7 "For we walk by faith, not by sight."

II. Faith versus Hope - Romans 8:28 "And we know that all good things work

together for good to them that love God, to them

who are the called according to his purpose."

III. How Faith Comes - Romans 10:17 "So, then, faith cometh by hearing, and

hearing by the word of God."

IV. Faith to Live By - Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, The

just shall live by faith."

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