1. Faith 1

2. Definition  Faith is belief with strong conviction; firm belief in something for which there may be no tangible proof; complete trust in or devotion to. Faith is the opposite of doubt  Faith is possibly the single-most important element of the Christian life. Hebrews 11:6 states, "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." (NIV=New international version of 1965)  The Bible gives this description of faith in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (NIV)  Scripture explains that the source of faith is God: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV) 2

3.  The faith in Christianity is a central notion taught by Jesus Christ himself in reference to the Good News Jesus Christ  In the understanding of Jesus it was an act of trust and of self-abandonment by which people no longer rely on their own strength and policies but commit themselves to the power and guiding word of him in whom they believe (cf. Mt 21:25p,32; Lk 1:20,45MtLk 3

4. The Ten Commandments 1. I am the Lord, your God 2. Thou shall bring no false idols before me 3. Do not take the name of the Lord in vain 4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy 5. Honor thy father and thy mother 6. Thou shall not kill/murder 7. Thou shall not commit adultery 8. Thou shall not steal 9. Thou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor 10. Thou shall not covet your neighbor's wife (or anything that belongs to your neighbor) 4

5. Seven Virtues Seven Sins 5 SinVirtue Lust (excessive appetites)Chastity (purity) Gluttony (over-indulgence)Temperance (self-restraint) Greed (avarice)Charity (giving) Sloth (laziness/idleness)Diligence (zeal/integrity/Labor) Wrath (anger)Forgiveness (composure) Envy (jealousy)Kindness (admiration) Pride (vanity)Humility (humbleness)