1.1 Defining Faith: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. It is a confident trust in God and His promises. Hebrews 11:1
1.2 The Source of Faith: Faith is a gift from God, not something we can produce on our own. It comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17
1.3 The Role of Faith in a Believer's Life: Faith is essential in a believer's life as it is the means by which we access God's grace, live our lives, and fight spiritual battles. 2 Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 6:16
2.1 Faith in Prayer: We must approach God in prayer with faith, believing that He hears us and will answer according to His will. James 1:6
2.2 Faith in Obedience: True faith results in obedience to God's commands. It is not enough to merely hear the word; we must also do what it says. James 2:14-26
2.3 Faith in Trials: In times of trials and difficulties, we must respond with faith, trusting that God is working for our good and His glory. 1 Peter 1:6-7
3.1 Feeding Your Faith: To grow in faith, we must continually feed on God's word, allowing it to shape our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Romans 10:17
3.2 Exercising Your Faith: Like a muscle, faith grows stronger through exercise. This involves stepping out in obedience, even when it's difficult or doesn't make sense. James 2:22
3.3 Surrounding Yourself with Faith: We can also cultivate a faith response by surrounding ourselves with other believers who encourage and challenge us in our faith. Hebrews 10:24-25
4.1 Pleasing God: When we respond with faith, we please God, for without faith it is impossible to please Him. Hebrews 11:6
4.2 Experiencing God's Promises: By faith, we can experience the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives. Hebrews 11:33
4.3 Leaving a Lasting Legacy: When we live by faith, we leave a lasting legacy that inspires others and brings glory to God. Hebrews 11:4