Victorious Faith

Nature and Necessity of True Faith 

What is faith declared to be?

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1. 

How necessary is faith?

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

Verse 6.  

Is mere assent to divine truth sufficient?

“You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that – and shutter.”

James 2:19. 

What is required besides a belief in the existence of God?

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

Hebrew 11:6.

What is the character of any act or service not performed in faith?

“But the man who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.” Romans 14:23. 

What is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?

“For we also had had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but he message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.”

Hebrews 4:2.

Source, Center, and Basis of Faith

From whom does faith come?

“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.” Romans 12:3.

Why did God raise Christ from the dead?

“Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.” 1 Peter 1:21.

What is Christ’s relation to this faith?

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2. 

What is the basis of faith?

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17.

By what principle is genuine faith actuated?

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Galatians 5:6.

Of what is faith a fruit?

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Verse 22. 

Fruits of Faith

What relation does faith bear to knowledge?

“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what is visible.” Hebrews 11:3. 

What in the early church showed living faith?

“We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”

1 Thessalonians 1:3.

How does Abraham’s experience show that obedience and faith are inseparable?

“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8. 

With what therefore, is the faith of Jesus joined?

“This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God’s commandments and remain faithful to Jesus.” Revelation 14:12.  

In what other statement is the same truth emphasized?

“You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless.” James 2:20.

How is faith brought to perfection?

“You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and faith was made complete by what he said.” Verse 22. 

What is the result of faith’s being put to the test?

“Because you know that the testing of faith develops perseverance.” James 1:3.

Other Observations

What relationship to God is established by faith?

“You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26.

How do the children of God walk?

“We live by faith not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7.

Upon what condition may one expect answers to prayer?

“But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6.

To what parts of the ancient armor is faith compared?

“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16. “But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” 1 Thessalonians 5:8. 

What chapter in the Bible is devoted to faith?

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews. In verses 33 to 38 are summarized the victories of the heroes of faith. 

What gives victory in our conflicts with the world?

“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4.

What is the ultimate purpose of faith?

“For you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:9.

What Moody Said

Moody said that God put the offer of salvation in so simple a way that the whole world could grasp it. Everyone can believe. A cripple might not be able to visit the sick, but he can believe. A man who cannot see is unable to do many things, but he can believe. A deaf man cannot hear, but he can believe, Even a dying man can believe. Salvation has been placed within the reach of all, the young and old, the foolish and the brilliant, the rich and poor, the high and the low. All may have it if they truly believe.

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