Dictionary of Bible Themes A fundamental duty for all people and the necessary response to God's self-revelation. The only channel through which God's blessings may be received, and the only means by which life may be made meaningful, in relationship with God. Psalms 37:3-5The call to faith See also In the OT Proverbs 3:5-6Isaiah 26:4; 50:10 John 6:28-29 See also In the NT Mark 1:15Acts 16:30-31; 19:4; 20:21 Romans 1:5 1 John 3:23 John 14:8-11 God's self-revelation leaves no excuse for unbelief Romans 10:17-18See also Psalms 19:4John 1:10-12 Romans 1:18-21; 3:1-4 Psalms 51:4 Romans 16:25-27 Habakkuk 2:18-20 The need for faith in God See also The LORD is the only true God Psalms 115:2-11Psalms 9:10 See also God alone can be trusted absolutely Psalms 91:1-4Isaiah 12:2 Nahum 1:7 Isaiah 26:3 See also Faith in God is the basis for peace Psalms 42:11John 14:1 Romans 15:13 2 Peter 1:1-2 Hebrews 11:6 See also Faith is necessary to receive God's blessing Psalms 40:4Jeremiah 17:7-8 John 5:24 John 3:36 See also Faith is necessary to avoid God's judgment John 3:182 Thessalonians 2:12 1 Peter 2:6-8 Isaiah 28:16 Psalms 118:22 Isaiah 8:14 Romans 14:23 Actions not springing from faith are sinful See also Romans 14:5-8,14Hebrews 3:12-18 Unbelief challenged Psalms 95:7-8Isaiah 7:9 comparison with the Israelites in the wilderness Jeremiah 17:5-6Ahaz, king of Judah Mark 16:14the people of Judah See also Jesus Christ's disciples after the resurrection 1055 God, grace & mercy1165 God, uniqueness of 1320 God as Saviour 1439 revelation 2324 Christ as Saviour 2427 gospel, transmission of 6602 acceptance 6644 eternal life 6732 repentance 8224 dependence 8834 unbelief |
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