TOPIC: WHAT IS FAITH?
TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1
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INTRODUCTION
There are various conceptions of the subject of faith. According to Adrian Rogers, faith is the heart’s response to God. Another Bible scholar described faith as believing in the character and promises of God and then acting accordingly.
The Scripture, however, defines faith as the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb.11:1).
Faith is essential as it is by it that we develop and maintain relationship with God (Eph.2:8), receive the benefits of salvation, overcome satan and the world system, obtain good report, etc. It is difficult, if not impossible, to run the Christian race successfully without faith.
In this study, we shall x-ray the concept of faith with a view to understanding the meaning and application for effective Christian living.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1a.) What is faith? Heb.11:1; 1 Pet.1:8-9; 1 Sam.17:37.
1b.) Identify the examples of faith from these passages. Matt.8:10,26; 17:20; James 2:17.
2a.) Discuss the source and basis of faith from the following passages. Rom.10:8-10, 17; Luke 5:5; Heb.10:23; Eph.3:20.
2b.) Why is faith important? Heb.11:6; Eph.2:8-10; 2Cor.5:7.
3.) How does faith work? Gals.5:6; James 2:17; 1Tim.1:18-19; Heb.11:8.
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4.) Discuss the characteristics of faith from these passages. Rom.8:25; Lk.18:1-8; Jn.14:15; Phil.4:7.
5a.) Identify the things that affect our faith negatively from these passages. Matt.14:30-31, 21:21’ Mark 9:23-24; James1:6-8
5b.) How can we strengthen our faith? Joshua1:8; James 2:14-17; Rom.10:17; Mk 9:24.
6.) Identify the various manifestations of faith and the impact from these passages. Heb.11:24-26, 32-39; Dan.3:16-36.
CONCLUSION
We are called as believers to walk by faith and not by sight. When we do so, we will not only please God but will also obtain good report like the saints before us. May the Lord help us in Jesus name.
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Memory Verse: But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Heb.11:6.