THE BIBLE SPEAKS DAILY (OCTOBER 14th, 2024).

TODAY'S TOPIC: WHY DO WE BELIEVE?

TODAY'S VERSE: Hebrews 11:6.

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

What is the basis of Christian faith? This is the most fundamental issue we should think of. The Bible says, "Without faith it, is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him " (Heb. 11:6). Furthermore, 2 Corinthians 5:7 says "we walk by faith" and Hebrews 10:38 says "the just shall live by faith. " Obviously, it is crucial that we have a proper concept, and idea of Christian faith!

Just what is meant, by "faith"? 

One of the definitions given for "faith" in the Random House Dictionary is "'confidence or trust in a person or thing."(1) The same basic definition also applies in the original language. The Greek word pistis, translated "faith," occurs 244 times in the New Testament. Arndt and Gingrich say the word describes that "trust" and "confidence" we have that is directed toward God and Christ, their revelations, teachings, promises, their power and readiness to aid.(2) It is defined by W.E. Vine as "primarily, firm persuasion, a conviction based upon bearing, and is used in the N.T. always of faith in God or Christ, or things spiritual."(3) Thayer defines "faith" as ."conviction of the truth of anything, belief . . . in the N.T. of a conviction or belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, generally with the included idea of trust and holy fervor born of faith and conjoined with it . . . a. when it relates to God, pistis is the conviction that God exists and is the creator and ruler of all things, the provider and bestower of eternal salvation through Christ."(4)

Consider the inspired description of faith that is found in Hebrews 11:1. The King James Version renders this passage, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. "There are a number of different translations of this passage, but perhaps the most accurate is from the American Standard Version: "Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen." What is the main hope and desire of all who come to Christ? Reliance on GOD alone and His Word give us the assurance and the hope of fulfillment of all the Gospel promises, which is the salvation of the Saints. This must be our main motivation!!!

What kind of problems do we see in the body of Christ today? 

Do you know Christians who sit around and do nothing? Who will not teach? Who are weak and feeble? Who are not right with God? Who don't have the courage to stand for the Lord? A lack of faith, or at least a misconception of its basic nature, is at the root of those problems.

Be filled with faith and become Faithful.

TODAY'S PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, kindly help me with an unfailing trust and faith in You. Make me to understand your Words for the benefit of my salvation. Help me to abide and trust in your holy Word. My Father, I desire to believe, please help my unbelief. O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.

Amen.

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