In this post we consider the following topics on the essence of faith: 1. Concept of faith, 2. Biblical basis of faith, 3. Characteristics of faith 4. The role of faith in salvation, 5. Living out faith in our daily life, 6. Strengthening believer’s faith, 7. Challenges to having faith
Chapter 1: Concept of faith
Chapter 2: Biblical basis of faith
- Examples Of Faith In The Old Testament
- Jesus As The Ultimate Example Of Faith In The New Testament
- The Role Of Faith In Salvation
- Hebrews 11:1-3 Definition of faith
- The Faith Of The Disciples
Chapter 3: Characteristics of faith
- Trust In God’s Promises And Faithfulness As A Unique Character In Believer’s Faith
- Surrendering Control And Relying On God’s Sovereignty As A Unique Character In Believer’s Faith
- Persistence And Perseverance In The Face Of Trials As A Unique Character In Believer’s Faith
- Obedience To God’s Will As a Unique Character In Believer’s Faith
Chapter 4: The role of faith in salvation
- The Necessity Of Faith In Salvation
- The Relationship Between Faith And Grace
- The Role Of Faith In Sanctification
Chapter 5: Living out faith in our daily life
- Living By Faith And Not By Sight
- Faith As The Basis For Christian Ethics
- Faith In The Face Of Adversity
Chapter 6: Strengthening believer’s faith
- Prayer And Communion with God As A Way To Strengthen Believer’s Faith
- Studying The Bible And Understanding God’s Word As A Way To Strengthen Believer’s Faith
- Fellowship with Other Believers as a Way to Strengthen Believer’s Faith
- Serving and Obeying God in Daily Life as a Way to Strengthen Believer’s Faith
Chapter 7: Challenges to having Faith
- Doubt and Questioning of One’s Faith
- Persecution and Opposition of One’s Faith
- Personal Struggles and Hardships of One’s Faith
- The Problem of Evil and the Torment of One’s Faith
- The Role of Reason and Evidence in Faith
