What Is Faith

Faith is at the very heart of the Christian life. It’s how we come to know God, how we follow Him, and how we receive His promises.

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
– Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
 

Faith means trusting in God's character, His Word, and His promises—even when life is hard or confusing.

1. We are saved through faith.
    

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
 

1. We live by faith daily.
    

“For we live by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)
 

1. Without faith, we can’t please God.
    

“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.” – Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)
 

• Just positive thinking
   
• A feeling or emotion
   
• A blind leap with no foundation
   

Faith is based on the truth of God’s Word. It is anchored in who God is—not just in what we want.

• Abraham believed God’s promise even when it seemed impossible (Romans 4:18–21).
   
• Noah built an ark even though it had never rained (Hebrews 11:7).
   
• The woman with the issue of blood believed that just touching Jesus’ robe would heal her (Mark 5:28).
   

These people weren’t perfect, but they trusted God—and He honored their faith.

1. Hear God’s Word:
    

“Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” – Romans 10:17 (NIV)
 

1. Pray and talk to God.
   Faith grows as you spend time with the One you trust.
    
2. Walk it out daily.
   Faith is like a muscle—it gets stronger when you use it.
    

• Trusting God’s promises even when you don’t feel them
   
• Obeying God even when it’s hard
   
• Believing God loves you even when you mess up
   
• Relying on God’s strength instead of your own
   

“God, help me trust You more. Even when I don’t see the whole picture, I believe that You are good, that You are with me, and that Your Word is true. Strengthen my faith every day. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
 

Faith is not about being perfect—it’s about trusting a perfect God. When you put your faith in Jesus, you can walk confidently, knowing that He is with you every step of the way.