Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8025 faith, origins of

8025 faith, origins of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Faith is a gift from God

John 6:63-65; Ephesians 2:8-9 See also Matthew 16:15-17; Mark 9:24; Luke 17:5; Acts 3:16; Acts 14:27; Acts 18:27; Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 4:7; Corinthians 12:9; Philippians 1:29; James 2:5

Faith comes through God's word

Faith following a direct word from God

Hebrews 11:29-30; Exodus 14:15 Moses receives God's instructions at the Red Sea; Joshua 6:2-5 Joshua receives God's instructions concerning Jericho; Acts 27:23-25

Faith through the Scriptures

John 2:22; John 20:30-31; 2 Timothy 3:15

Faith comes through hearing God's word preached

Romans 10:14-17 See also Isaiah 52:7; Isaiah 53:1; John 1:7; John 4:41-42; John 17:20; Acts 11:19-21; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Faith comes through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ

John 9:35-38; John 20:26-28

Faith comes through witnessing miracles

John 14:11 See also John 2:11 the miracle at the wedding feast; John 4:53 Jesus Christ heals an official's son.

The raising of Lazarus:

John 11:45; John 12:11 Acts 9:42 the raising of Tabitha

Faith based on knowledge of God

Knowledge of God's faithfulness leads to faith

Psalm 46:1-3; Lamentations 3:19-24; Nahum 1:7; Acts 2:25-26

Knowledge of God's achievements leads to faith

Deuteronomy 3:21-22; 1 Samuel 17:34-37; Jeremiah 14:22