1.1 Defining Faith: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. It is trusting in God and His promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. Hebrews 11:1
1.2 The Origin of Faith: Faith is not something we can muster up on our own. It is a gift from God, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
1.3 The Role of Faith in Salvation: We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not based on our works, but on God's love and mercy. Ephesians 2:8
2.1 Faith Pleases God: Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Those who come to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6
2.2 Faith is Essential for Spiritual Growth: Just as we received Christ Jesus the Lord by faith, we are to walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith. Colossians 2:6-7
2.3 Faith Overcomes the World: Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world. No matter what we face, our faith in Jesus gives us the victory. John 5:4
3.1 Abraham: The Father of Faith Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Despite the impossibility of the promise, he trusted God and became the father of many nations. Romans 4:3, 18-22
3.2 The Faith of the Canaanite Woman: The Canaanite woman's faith in Jesus' ability to heal her daughter was commended by Jesus Himself. Despite being a Gentile, her faith was great. Matthew 15:21-28
3.3 The Centurion's Faith: The centurion's faith in Jesus' authority to heal his servant amazed Jesus. He understood Jesus' authority because of his own position of authority. Matthew 8:5-13
4.1 Trusting God in All Circumstances: We are to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. In all our ways, we should acknowledge Him, and He will make our paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
4.2 Feeding Our Faith: Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. We need to feed our faith with God's word regularly. Romans 10:17
4.3 Exercising Our Faith: Just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead. We need to put our faith into action. James 2:26