Biblical Answer

The Nature of Faith

Faith is a personal decision, an act of affirmation, a leap into the dark. It involves risk, personal commitment, and trust in the unknown. Faith is not based on probability or inference, but on a sure and certain knowledge that is not an illusion. It is not unreasonable and can be confirmed by its intellectual adequacy.

The Results of Faith

The results of faith are many and far-reaching. Faith is the principle of the new life possessed by the justified one, and every desirable result is vitally related to and dependent upon faith. When faith is tested, it produces patience, and when problems arise, faith will grow stronger if we are on guard. The testing of faith is a necessary part of our spiritual growth, and it is through this process that we develop dynamic faith.

Faith in Action

Faith is not just a theoretical concept, but a living, breathing reality that intersects with real-time, real-world circumstances. It has implications for everything and everyone, and our faith should inform both our actions and our decisions. Faith is not common sense, and common sense is not faith. They are two different approaches to knowledge, and faith is an acceptable alternative because it is based on a sure and certain knowledge that is not an illusion. When we venture out in our life of faith, we will find contradictions to our faith, but faith is not based on probability or inference, so we can trust in it even when common sense says otherwise.