Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8010 Faith » 8020 faith » 8021 faith, nature of Confidence in and commitment to God and Jesus Christ. These attitudes remain sure even though the objects of faith are unseen. True faith is seen in obedient action, love and continuing good works. The object of faith God as the object of faith Hebrews 11:6 See also Psalm 25:1-2; Psalm 26:1; Proverbs 29:25; 1 Peter 1:21 Jesus Christ as the object of faith John 14:1 See also John 3:16,18,36; John 6:68-69 False objects of faith Human resources: Psalm 20:7; Hosea 10:13 Psalm 118:9 other people; Proverbs 28:26 self; Isaiah 42:17 idols Faith is personal trust in God 2 Samuel 22:31 See also Psalm 18:2-6; Psalm 27:13-14; 1 Peter 2:23 True faith cannot be second-hand 2 Timothy 1:5 See also John 4:42 Faith and assurance Assurance accompanies faith Hebrews 11:1 See also Romans 4:19-21; 1 Timothy 3:13; Hebrews 10:22 Faith may be mixed with doubt Matthew 14:31 Simon Peter; Mark 9:24 the father of the boy with an evil spirit; John 20:24-28 Thomas Faith and sight Faith as trust in what is unseen John 20:29 See also 2 Corinthians 4:18; Hebrews 11:1-3,7,27 Faith looks towards an unseen future Hebrews 11:13-14 See also Hebrews 11:8-10 Abraham; Hebrews 11:20-22 Isaac, Jacob and Joseph; Hebrews 11:24-26 Moses Faith and obedience True faith is demonstrated in obedience Romans 1:5; Hebrews 4:2 See also Romans 16:26; 2 Corinthians 9:13; 1 Peter 1:2 Examples of obedient faith Noah builds the ark: Abraham leaves Haran: Abraham offers Isaac: Genesis 22:1-10; Hebrews 11:17 Exodus 14:15-16 Moses parts the sea. Caleb and Joshua: Numbers 13:30; Numbers 14:8-9 Joshua 3:5-13 Joshua at the river Jordan Joshua at Jericho; Joshua 6:2-5; Hebrews 11:30 John 21:4-6 Jesus Christ's disciples, fishing; Acts 26:19 Paul Faith and works True faith is demonstrated in good deeds James 2:14-26 See also Philippians 2:17; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Titus 1:1; 2 Peter 1:5 True faith issues in love Galatians 5:6 See also Ephesians 1:15; Ephesians 6:23; 1 Thessalonians 3:6; Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:5,14; Timothy 4:12 True faith is constantly productive Luke 8:15 pp Matthew 13:23 pp Mark 4:20 See also John 15:1-5 See also
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