It is impossible to please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6).  Accordingly, faith seemed like the next logical topic for the I believe series.  So, without further ado, here is what I believe about faith:

What Is Faith?

• Faith is the substance of things asked for [Hebrews 11:1]
• Faith is the conviction of things unseen [Hebrews 11:1]
• Faith involves waiting for things to come [Hebrews 11:13]
• Faith is a shield [Ephesians 6:6]
• Faith is a breastplate [1 Thesalonians 5:8]
• Faith is most holy [Jude 1:20]

Where Does Faith Come From?

• Christ is the author of our faith [Hebrews 12:2]
• Christ is the perfecter of our faith [Hebrews 12:2]
• Faith is a gift of the Holy Spirt [1 Corinthians 12:9]
• Our faith is through Christ and equal to all saints [2 Peter 1:1]

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