Life seems to widdle away any faith we have as we go through it also, doesn't it?
2007-09-17 13:39:16 · 22 answers · asked by Sean 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We find faith within ourselves.God resides within all of us.
It is hard to keep the faith in a country that values money, prestige, power and class above all else.Sadly we are all numbers with price tags over are heads. Those who aren't equipped with the proper leverage will fall the fastest. (Faith in God,would be that leverage.)
2007-09-17 15:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by doesitmatter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Bible, book of Hebrews, chapter 11: verse 1, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Chapter 11 is known by all Christians as the Hall of Fame for Believers,, Now how do we get faith? Read Romans 10:17, Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God, of course that means that the more we read and study our Bibles, the stronger our faith becomes, going to Church strengthens our faith, Prayer strengthens our faith probably more than anything if we are saved, if you have not been saved or born again, the only Prayer you can say that Christ will here is the sinners prayer, asking him forgive you of your sins and come in to your heart, if you would like to be saved right now you can, just say this simple prayer and start your life over with Christ, its never to late with Jesus, no matter you've done, his death on the cross at calvery 2000 years ago paid the sin debt for all mankind forever, just say, Dear Jesus, I know and confess that I am sinner in need of salvation. I believe you died on a cross at calvery and arose from the grave to wash away my sins, I ask you right now to come into my heart and save me, I pray this Prayer believing in the name of Jesus Amen. If you prayed this prayer with a sincere heart you are now a child of God, rejoice that your name is written in the Lambs book of Life. If you have any questions just send me an email, God Bless YOU!!
2007-09-17 20:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is a belief in something supernatural that we can not prove even exists. We can teach and train people in all of the extemporaneous aspects of faith but faith of itself comes from within the person who believes. Faith is perhaps the greatest proof of God because it is only from God that a person receives the gift of grace to believe. How could so many people from so many religions world wide believe in God and there not be a God?
2007-09-17 20:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answer, "In your heart", is accurate. Religious people like to say "In your heart", because it sounds better than "emotional appeal". Both mean the same thing.
Faith is belief in something because you want to believe it but have no real evidence or reason to support the belief. So, emotional appeal is the basis for faith. If you look at the arguments that religions use to gain and keep converts, you'll find that it amounts to positive and negative emotional hooks. There is some lip service to rational reasons, but they tend to amount to rationalizations of some of the more obvious holes in the religion.
2007-09-17 20:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by nondescript 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Faith is believing in something with cannot be seen, smelt, felt, heard, or tasted. You gain faith by reading scriptures and pondering the things within them. When you have true faith nothing in the universe could unsteady it.
2007-09-17 20:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by little_bude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
And ye shall seek, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13)
Actually, my faith is getting stronger the further along I get in life.
2007-09-17 20:49:12 · answer #6 · answered by Cee T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Faith is not what we believe, it is what we do because we believe. One does not find faith, one either has faith or does not. One can find truth, choose to believe (agree with) it and then choose what to do about it. But, faith is when I take what I believe and act upon it.
It says in James, "You say you believe in God - good! Even the demons believe in God, and shudder". So, belief is OK, but anyone can believe - it just takes acknowledgment that what you hear or read is true. But, then James also says that "Faith without works is dead". So, what I believe is fine, but what I do (works) shows that I have faith. It is like a child who believes his father will catch him when he jumps into the pool, but unless that child actually jumps, he has no faith.
I choose to believe God at His word (written and what He speaks to my heart). According to His track record, I can have total faith in Him - but, unless I act upon it, my faith is dead. So, as long as I do and go as He says, I have faith in Him -active faith.
2007-09-17 20:50:26 · answer #7 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is generally associated with religion but if you come to think of it, it is impossible to live without faith. Without faith we would not board a bus, train, aeroplane or eat food in restaurants without knowing what's in it or get into buildings without knowing how strong they are etc.etc.
Every moment we live by faith.
2007-09-17 20:50:10 · answer #8 · answered by Andy Roberts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is exactly "belief." That is what the word "faith," in the Greek, actually means. It can be belief based on reason, logic, arguments, experience, or blind acceptance. The word does not imply the source of belief, it only means "belief." But in Latin, the word "faith" also conveys the idea of hope.
2007-09-17 20:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Now Faith Is the substance Of Things Hoped For, The Evidence OF THINGS NOT SEEN......Hebrew 11:1
FOR BY GRACE ARE YOU SAVED THROUGH FAITH; And THAT NOT OF YOURSELVES; IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD: Ephesians 2:8
2007-09-17 20:53:02 · answer #10 · answered by minnetta c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋