Bible Faith Hebrews 11:6a “But without faith it is impossible to please Him:” Hebrews 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith;…”

Biblical meaning of Faith “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

Biblical meaning of Faith Substance = assurance, ground Evidence = proof “So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

Biblical meaning of Faith Proper understanding of Bible Assured God will keep His word Trust based on evidence Faith = TRUST, rely on, believe

Man’s Definition is wrong Baptize “Dip into water or sprinkle with water” [Thorndike-Barnhart] Bible – Burial - Romans 6:4

Man’s Definition is wrong Faith “belief, trust , firm belief in something for which there is no proof” Webster

Man’s Definition is wrong Faith “belief without need of certain proof” Funk & Wagnall's “a believing without proof” Thorndike - Barnhart

Man’s Definition is wrong Faith “belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence” Academic American Dictionary

Man’s Definition is wrong Faith “Faith is believing what you know ain’t so.” Mark Twain

Man’s Definition is wrong It teaches that faith is not based on evidence It is a blind acceptance Probability – implies that our faith may not be true The Bible says there is Evidence for faith Hebrews 11:1

Buddhism Islam Hinduism Gospel of Christ Atheism Faith Object Of Faith Reason Evidence

Implications of This False Idea It implies an element of doubt IS our faith in God Opinion with no proof that could be wrong? IS belief in God just a high probability?

Implications of This False Idea 2 Timothy 1:12 12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. Paul KNEW & BELIEVED NO DOUBT – NOT JUST PROBABILITY

Implications of This False Idea It implies that evidence only goes part of the way Teaches that faith involves a leap into the dark How do we know who leaped in the right direction without evidence to guide us? John 14:6 “I am the WAY….” Romans 10:17

Bible Faith Heaven Reason Evidence

Bible Faith God Reason Evidence

Biblical meaning of Faith Based On Evidence Man’s Definition is wrong Believing without proof

Have Faith and Knowledge? “It’s just a Matter of faith” “Just launch out on faith” “Just a leap of faith” Implies we cannot Have faith & knowledge

Have Faith and Knowledge We can have faith and knowledge Noun = conviction based on hearing Verb = place confidence in Conviction based on evidence

Have Faith and Knowledge John 6:69 “..we believe and know that You are the Christ,” 2 Timothy 1:12 “I know whom I have believed,…” John 4:42 “believe, heard, know”

Have Faith and Knowledge Hebrews 11 – Hall of fame of Faith V. 4 “By faith Abel” v. 7 “By faith Noah” v.8 “By faith Abraham” v.23 “By faith Moses” Instructed All acted Because their Knowledge Produced Faith! Dimensions Destination Directed

Have Faith and Knowledge 2 Corinthians 5:7 “walk by faith not by sight” Live by faith Faith comes by hearing – Romans 10:17 Evidence presented Not by sight

Have Faith and Knowledge Never Seen Jerusalem Have faith it is there! How? Read about it Seen pictures Talked with others Evidence

Have Faith and Knowledge Never Seen Heavenly Jerusalem Have faith it is there! How? Read about it Seen information Evidence

Bible Faith Faith is certainty Knowledge – evidence precedes Bible written to produce faith John 20:30-31 1 John 5:13

Bible Faith “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

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