The best place to learn about faith is the Bible. God outlines for us to learn the truth and to see examples of what active faith looks like. Take some time today to ask God to build your faith, to stretch you and to let your faith be stronger than ever before.
Today I want to give you just a few facts about faith. Check out these verses. What stands out to you?
Faith is a gift from God.
Ephesians 2:8 NLT
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
Faith places peace in our lives.
Romans 5:1 NLT
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
Faith sharpens our sight and gives insight.
Hebrews 11:1 NLT
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.
Faith leads us to follow Jesus, live for God and do good.
James 2:19 NLT
You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.
Faith helps us through tough times.
James 1:3 NLT
For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
Faith is always in a person and not in situations.
Romans 4:5 NLT
But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.
Faith gives us defense against the enemy’s tactics.
Ephesians 6:16 NLT
In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
And one more for today. Faith is always and irrevocably tied to the love of God.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT
Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.
May we learn to live by faith in God alone. Think about it. Living it out might be risky, but it will change your life!
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