This word Faith is one I'm presently studying. While it can be said to be a very big part of the foundation that defines Christianity, there seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding of it among Christians.
It's mentioned some 95 times in the OT. 273 in the NT.
Romans & Hebrews lead in the number of times mentioning it. Hebrews 11:1 gives us a clear definition of it.
Am I wrong when I get the sense that Paul's use may give at times a nuance to the definition found in Hebrews ?
I see that it is listed as a feminine noun but it's use at times seems to resist this classification?
I'm dealing with some that believe faith is power that at a certain level can make things happen. Such as healing. Which most of us here know is not Scriptural.
It is my belief that a Scriptural understanding of this word is of the greatest importance. I'm hoping to increase my understanding of it. So that I may more readily communicate to others.
Keeping in my mind my prior questions, I ask what is Biblical based Faith ? Please give scripture to back any point made.
His faithful & loving servant, standing in His truth, only by His grace....Jeff D
It's mentioned some 95 times in the OT. 273 in the NT.
Romans & Hebrews lead in the number of times mentioning it. Hebrews 11:1 gives us a clear definition of it.
Am I wrong when I get the sense that Paul's use may give at times a nuance to the definition found in Hebrews ?
I see that it is listed as a feminine noun but it's use at times seems to resist this classification?
I'm dealing with some that believe faith is power that at a certain level can make things happen. Such as healing. Which most of us here know is not Scriptural.
It is my belief that a Scriptural understanding of this word is of the greatest importance. I'm hoping to increase my understanding of it. So that I may more readily communicate to others.
Keeping in my mind my prior questions, I ask what is Biblical based Faith ? Please give scripture to back any point made.
His faithful & loving servant, standing in His truth, only by His grace....Jeff D