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foundation of faith:divine revelation

Creation Word History Himself

Essence of faith:Reasoned Trust

“Abraham believed God” – aman = true, steadfast, reliable

–“Abraham had believed God”

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Essence of faith:Reasoned Trust

Essence of faith:Reasoned Trust

Hebrews 11:1, 3 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen... By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.

Essence of faith:Reasoned Trust

Romans 4:20 ....regarding the promise of God, Abraham did not waver in disbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God....

faith

knowledge of facts

commitment surrender,

turning

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Essence of faith:Reasoned Trust

Essence of faith:Reasoned Trust

John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name....

Essence of faith:Reasoned Trust

Consistent with the evidence, but beyond what I can prove, I become convinced that God is true, and so I choose to trust in Him.

result of faith:relationship & Reward

Relationship: Justification

Romans 4:5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness....

result of faith:relationship & Reward

Relationship: Justification Reward: Assurance

Application

– Trust God for the first time – – Trust God more through His

word –– Trust God in difficult times –

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