In the context of the Bible, the concept of "faster" is not directly addressed as a standalone topic, but it can be explored through various narratives and teachings that emphasize speed, urgency, and the swiftness of God's actions or human responses. The term "faster" can be understood in relation to the quickness of divine intervention, the immediacy of obedience, and the rapid spread of the Gospel.

Divine Intervention and Swiftness

The Bible often portrays God as acting swiftly to accomplish His purposes. In Isaiah 46:13 , God declares, "I bring My righteousness near; it is not far off, and My salvation will not delay. I will grant salvation to Zion, My splendor to Israel." This verse highlights the promptness of God's deliverance and His readiness to act on behalf of His people.

Similarly, in the New Testament, the return of Christ is described with a sense of urgency and suddenness. Revelation 22:12 states, "Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done." The anticipation of Christ's return encourages believers to live with readiness and expectation.

Human Response and Obedience

The Bible also emphasizes the importance of immediate obedience to God's commands. In the account of Abraham's test of faith, Genesis 22:3 records, "So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac." Abraham's prompt response to God's command to sacrifice Isaac demonstrates his unwavering faith and readiness to act without delay.

In the New Testament, the calling of the disciples illustrates the urgency of following Jesus. In Matthew 4:19-20 , Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, saying, "Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." The passage continues, "And at once they left their nets and followed Him." The disciples' immediate response underscores the priority of discipleship and the call to follow Christ without hesitation.

The Spread of the Gospel

The rapid spread of the Gospel message in the early church is another aspect where the concept of "faster" can be observed. The Book of Acts records the swift growth of the Christian faith as the apostles and early believers preached the message of salvation. Acts 2:41 notes, "Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day." The rapid increase in the number of believers highlights the power of the Holy Spirit and the urgency of the Gospel mission.

Furthermore, the Apostle Paul often expressed a sense of urgency in his ministry. In 1 Corinthians 9:16 , he writes, "Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" Paul's dedication to spreading the Gospel quickly and effectively reflects the importance of reaching others with the message of Christ.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "faster," the themes of divine swiftness, immediate obedience, and the rapid dissemination of the Gospel are woven throughout Scripture. These elements underscore the importance of responding promptly to God's call and the urgency of sharing the message of salvation with the world.(n.) One who abstains from food.5036. tachus -- quick, swift
... Word Origin a prim. word Definition quick, swift NASB Word Usage faster
(1), quick (1), quickly (1), soon (2), sooner (1). swift. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5036.htm - 7k3823a. labab -- to get a mind or to encourage
... 3823, 3823a. labab. 3823b . to get a mind or to encourage. Transliteration:
labab Short Definition: faster. Word Origin denominative ...
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Whether the Ninth Hour is Suitably Fixed for the Faster's Meal?
... OF FASTING (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the ninth hour is suitably fixed for
the faster's meal? Objection 1: It would seem that the ...
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God's Wooing.
... Look to your looms again; Faster and faster Fly the great shuttles Prepared
by the Master. Life's in the loom, Room for it"room! ...
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Marvellous Increase of the Church
... Let them haste, and delay not to keep his commandments; and what if young people
do grow in grace faster now than they did in your time? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/marvellous increase of the church.htm

Archelaus; System Akin to that of Anaxagoras; his Origin of the ...
... innate in all animals alike; for that each, according to the difference of their
physical constitution, employed (mind), at one time slower, at another faster. ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter viii archelaus system akin to.htm

Wesley Encounters Severe Weather
... into our inn at Stilton. We now gave up our hopes of reaching Grantham,
the snow falling faster and faster. However, we took the ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley encounters severe weather.htm

It was Friday Night, and Diamond, Like the Rest of the Household.. ...
... oats, and taking up so much of his time grooming you, when you only work six
hours"-no, not six hours a day, and, as I hear, get along no faster than a big ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 32 it was friday.htm

God at his Best.
... I think likely both. But the wheels were going faster than ever. There were
more wheels, and their whir seemed never out of ear-shot. ...
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Saint George Releases the Six Champions.
... "No time is to be lost," cried the Dwarf again. Faster, faster went the Prince's
feet. On he rattled"on"on" often several steps at a time. ...
/.../the seven champions of christendom/chapter two saint george releases.htm

When one at the Back of the North Wind Wanted to Know How Things ...
... And the spider grew and grew and went faster and faster, till all at once Diamond
discovered that it was not a spider, but a weasel; and away glided the weasel ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 11 when one at.htm

Diamond Woke Very Early in the Morning, and Thought what a Curious ...
... So saying, she laid hold of Diamond and began to run, gliding along faster and
faster. ... North Wind laughed merrily, and went tripping on faster. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 3 diamond woke very.htm

Faster (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Faster (2 Occurrences). John 20:4 but the other disciple
ran faster than Peter and reached it before he did. (WEY DBY NAS). ...
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Outrun (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (pp) of Outrun. 2. (vt) To exceed, or leave behind, in running; to run faster
than; to outstrip; to go beyond. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Walk (315 Occurrences)
... vi) To move along on foot; to advance by steps; to go on at a moderate pace;
specifically, of two-legged creatures, to proceed at a slower or faster rate, but ...
/w/walk.htm - 39k

Fastest (1 Occurrence)

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Fastens (2 Occurrences)

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Reached (152 Occurrences)
... have died." (See NIV). John 20:4 but the other disciple ran faster than Peter
and reached it before he did. (WEY RSV NIV). John 20:8 ...
/r/reached.htm - 35k

Rust (7 Occurrences)
... true than in Syria. Any metal subject to corrosion seems to rust faster
in that country than anywhere else. There are also many ...
/r/rust.htm - 11k

Swallow (38 Occurrences)
... The swallow is of long and tireless flight. The swift is so much faster
that the sound of its wings can be heard when passing. The ...
/s/swallow.htm - 24k

Dew (35 Occurrences)
... The dew forms most heavily on good conductors of heat, such as metals and stones,
because they radiate their heat faster and cool the air around them. ...
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