Topical Bible: Faith: And Other Conquests

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Faith in Scripture

Faith is a central theme throughout the Bible, serving as the foundation for a believer's relationship with God. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see" . This assurance and certainty are not based on visible evidence but on trust in God's promises and character.

Old Testament Examples

In the Old Testament, faith is exemplified by the patriarchs and prophets who trusted in God's promises despite overwhelming odds. Abraham, known as the father of faith, believed God's promise that he would become the father of many nations, even when he and his wife Sarah were beyond childbearing age (Genesis 15:6). His faith was credited to him as righteousness, setting a precedent for the relationship between faith and righteousness.

Moses demonstrated faith by leading the Israelites out of Egypt, trusting in God's power to deliver them from Pharaoh's grasp. The crossing of the Red Sea is a testament to faith in action, as Moses and the Israelites walked through the parted waters, believing in God's deliverance (Exodus 14:21-22).

New Testament Teachings

In the New Testament, faith is further expounded upon by Jesus and the apostles. Jesus often commended individuals for their faith, such as the centurion who believed Jesus could heal his servant with just a word (Matthew 8:10). Jesus taught that faith, even as small as a mustard seed, could move mountains (Matthew 17:20).

The Apostle Paul emphasized faith as the means of justification before God. In Romans 5:1, he writes, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" . Paul also highlights the role of faith in the believer's life, stating that "the righteous will live by faith" (Romans 1:17).

Faith and Conquests

Faith is not only a personal conviction but also a catalyst for spiritual and physical conquests. The conquest of Jericho by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership is a prime example. By faith, the walls of Jericho fell after the people marched around them for seven days, as instructed by God (Hebrews 11:30).

In the spiritual realm, faith is a weapon in the believer's arsenal against the forces of darkness. Ephesians 6:16 describes faith as a shield, "with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one" . This metaphor illustrates faith's protective power in spiritual warfare.

Faith and Healing

Throughout the Gospels, faith is often linked to healing. Jesus healed many who came to Him in faith, such as the woman with the issue of blood who believed that touching His garment would make her well (Mark 5:34). Her faith was instrumental in her healing, demonstrating the power of faith to bring about physical restoration.

Faith and Salvation

Faith is the key to salvation, as articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast" . This passage underscores that salvation is a gift received through faith, not earned by human effort.

Faith in Daily Life

For believers, faith is not a one-time event but a daily walk. It involves trusting God in every circumstance, relying on His wisdom and guidance. James 1:6 encourages believers to ask for wisdom in faith, without doubting, as doubt undermines the stability of one's faith journey.

Conclusion

Faith, as depicted in the Bible, is a dynamic and powerful force that enables believers to overcome obstacles, achieve spiritual victories, and maintain a steadfast relationship with God. It is both a gift and a discipline, requiring continual growth and reliance on God's promises.

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2 Chronicles 13:8-18
And now you think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and you be a great multitude, and there are with your golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.
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Prudence and Faith
... THE SECOND BOOK OF CHRONICLES PRUDENCE AND FAITH. ... burnt black on one side, and raw
dough on the other. ... of youth, he immediately began to aim at conquests in the ...
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'Other Sheep'
... stiffen into eternal silence, visions of further conquests flashed before ... of us,
who boast a purer faith, to carry ... it that of a gathered world: 'Other sheep I ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/other sheep.htm

Naaman Cured.
... into direct and conscious dependence on God; or, in other words, to produce humility
and faith. ... It was an early instance of the Conquests which the God of ...
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Of Positiveness.
... upon men's understandings, in the other on their faith. ... Upon these or other like
grounds tis very ... make very false estimates of their conquests, and sacrifice ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section xi of positiveness.htm

The Attack on the Scriptures
... among his generals, just as Napoleon did centuries later with his conquests. ... own
heathen religion, he set himself to destroy all other forms of faith. ...
/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter vi the attack on.htm

Against Atheism and Infidelity.
... the British nation, which is now at a greater height of glory for its councils and
conquests than it ... Faith and morality naturally produce each other. ...
/.../sect viii against atheism and.htm

The Inroads of Mahometanism
... [Sidenote: Other portions of ... Martel, as hindered them from extending their conquests
any farther ... At the present day Mahometanism is the professed faith of the ...
/.../blunt/a key to the knowledge of church history/chapter viii the inroads of.htm

A Battle Without a Sword
... And did it not need some faith, too, not only in ... towards the Jordan fords, trampling
each other down as ... and to become partakers of His conquests by letting Him ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a battle without a sword.htm

Thus, Look at Every Free People, from the Mountains of Helvetia to ...
... letting us form, make, and practise our faith for ourselves ... battle-field to
battle-field, making conquests and not ... While the great men of other nations live ...
/.../lamartine/atheism among the people/xvii thus look at every.htm

The Comforter Given
... by our sides on condition of our faith, love, and ... will send another Comforter.' Who
was the other but the ... the divine Spirit works all His conquests, the staff ...
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