Topical Bible: Faith: The Objects of, Are: God

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Faith, as a central tenet of Christian belief, finds its primary object in God Himself. The Scriptures consistently emphasize that faith is directed towards God, who is the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. This entry explores the biblical foundation for understanding God as the object of faith, drawing from various passages in the Berean Standard Bible .

1. God as the Creator and Sustainer: The Bible begins with the affirmation of God as the Creator of the universe, establishing Him as the ultimate object of faith. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This foundational truth calls believers to place their faith in God, who not only created all things but also sustains them. Hebrews 11:3 further underscores this by saying, "By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."

2. God as the Redeemer: The redemptive work of God is a central theme in Scripture, inviting believers to trust in Him for salvation. In the Old Testament, God is portrayed as the Redeemer of Israel, as seen in Isaiah 43:1 : "But now, thus says the LORD, He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.'" In the New Testament, this redemptive work is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

3. God as the Object of Trust and Confidence: Throughout the Psalms, God is depicted as a refuge and fortress for those who trust in Him. Psalm 18:2 proclaims, "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." This imagery conveys the security and confidence that believers can have when their faith is placed in God.

4. God as the Source of Wisdom and Guidance: Faith in God also involves trusting Him for wisdom and guidance. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage highlights the importance of relying on God’s wisdom rather than human understanding.

5. God as the Provider: The Bible assures believers that God is the provider of all their needs. Philippians 4:19 promises, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." This assurance encourages believers to have faith in God’s provision and care.

6. God as the Object of Worship and Devotion: Faith in God naturally leads to worship and devotion. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 commands, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This call to love and worship God underscores the relational aspect of faith.

In summary, the Bible presents God as the ultimate object of faith, encompassing His roles as Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, Provider, and Guide. Believers are called to place their trust, confidence, and devotion in Him, as He is faithful and worthy of all praise.

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John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me.
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The Objects of Faith and Hope Perceived by the Mind Alone.
... something, yet we have never seen any of such objects with our ... And him who toils
God helps ... unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith." [2987] And ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter iii the objects of faith.htm

The Knowledge of God Can be Attained Only through Faith.
... truth. Faith is the way. ... Existence. For God is not in darkness or in place, but
above both space and time, and qualities of objects. Wherefore ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter ii the knowledge of god.htm

The Knowledge which Comes through Faith the Surest of All.
... and of the sacrifices were presented to God; and the ... transition from all trouble,
and from all objects of sense ... The Gnostic is therefore fixed by faith; but the ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xi the knowledge which comes.htm

Its Objects
... and that the only difference their faith made was in ... We must distinguish between
God's looking upon the elect in ... of his grace, and the objects of justification ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/7 its objects.htm

What is Justifying Faith?
... By faith God wishes to be worshiped in this way, that we ... therefore, as we speak of
justifying faith, we must keep in mind that these three objects concur: the ...
/.../the apology of the augsburg confession/part 3 what is justifying.htm

God is to be Worshipped through Faith, Hope, and Love.
... that God is to be worshipped with faith, hope, and love, you will at once say that
this answer is too brief, and will ask me briefly to unfold the objects of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 3 god is to be.htm

If, Then, There are any Here, Too, who Falsify the Holy Faith...
... are any here, too, who falsify the holy faith, either by ... things have been created;
and these created objects declare this wisdom, and God is recognised in ...
/.../section iii if then there.htm

Faith the Foundation of all Knowledge.
... received testimony that he was righteous, God giving testimony ... is the ladder to
Knowledge; while Faith, advancing over the pathway of the objects of sense ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter iv faith the foundation of.htm

The Doctrines of Salvation A. Repentance. B. Faith. C. ...
... 1 John 3:2""Beloved, now are we the sons of God." Gal.3:26""For ye are all the children
of God by faith in Christ Jesus ... Objects of God's peculiar love ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrines of salvation a.htm

On the Discoveries of Faith
... this sense extends only to a small number of objects. ... Faith, on the other hand, is
the "evidence of things not ... things which are revealed in the oracles of God. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 110 on the discoveries.htm