Dictionary of Bible Themes Faith is a gift from God himself and is not to be seen as the result of human striving or achievement. Faith is inspired by the word and works of God. John 6:63-65Faith is a gift from God Ephesians 2:8-9See also Matthew 16:15-17Mark 9:24 Luke 17:5 Acts 3:16; 14:27; 18:27 Romans 12:3 1 Corinthians 4:7; 12:9 Philippians 1:29 James 2:5 Hebrews 11:29-30 Faith comes through God's word Exodus 14:15Faith following a direct word from God Joshua 6:2-5Moses receives God's instructions at the Red Sea Acts 27:23-25Joshua receives God's instructions concerning Jericho John 2:22; 20:30-312 Timothy 3:15 Faith through the Scriptures Romans 10:14-17See also Faith comes through hearing God's word preached Isaiah 52:7; 53:1John 1:7; 4:41-42; 17:20 Acts 11:19-21 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 John 9:35-38; 20:26-28 Faith comes through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ John 14:11Faith comes through witnessing miracles See also John 2:11John 4:53 the miracle at the wedding feast John 11:45; 12:11Jesus Christ heals an official's son. Acts 9:42The raising of Lazarus: the raising of Tabitha Psalms 46:1-3Faith based on knowledge of God Lamentations 3:19-24Knowledge of God's faithfulness leads to faith Nahum 1:7Acts 2:25-26 Deuteronomy 3:21-22 1 Samuel 17:34-37 Knowledge of God's achievements leads to faith Jeremiah 14:22See also 1105 God, power of1418 miracles, responses 1610 Scripture 2351 Jesus Christ, miracles of 5467 promises, divine 6670 grace & Holy Spirit 7754 preaching 8114 discipleship 8827 selfishness |
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