Faith Principles

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Faith is a cornerstone of the Christian life, deeply rooted in the teachings of Scripture. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen," illustrating that true faith transcends mere belief and manifests as a confident trust in God's promises. Throughout the Bible, we see examples of faith principles in action, such as Abraham, who believed God’s promise despite his old age, leading to his justification as noted in Romans 4:3. This principle of faith is not only about personal belief but also about action; James 2:17 reminds us that "faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead," emphasizing that genuine faith produces tangible results in our lives. Furthermore, Jesus teaches in Matthew 17:20 that even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, highlighting the power of faith when placed in the right object—God Himself. As believers, we are called to live by faith, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:7, and to trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that all things work together for good for those who love Him, as described in Romans 8:28. Embracing these faith principles equips us to navigate life's challenges with hope and assurance.

Principles of Faith

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John Follette emphasizes the importance of understanding and obeying the spiritual laws that govern our Christian experience, comparing them to the demanding laws of the natural world. Through the story of Lazarus, Jesus teaches Martha the process of faith, focusing on believing in the specific word

Hebrews 11:1

“Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.”

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Romans 4:3

“For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.””

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James 2:17

“So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.”

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Matthew 17:20

““Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.””

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2 Corinthians 5:7

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

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Romans 8:28

“And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.”

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2 Corinthians 5:7

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

2 Corinthians 4:18

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Romans 8:24

“For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.”

Hebrews 11:7

“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.”

Hebrews 11:1

“Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. This is why the ancients were commended. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones. By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.”