Victorious Faith
Nature and
Necessity of True Faith
What is faith
declared to be?
“Now faith is being
sure of what we hope for and certain
of what we do not see.” Hebrews
11:1.
How necessary is
faith?
“And without
faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to him must
believe that he exists and that he
rewards those who earnestly seek
him.”
Verse 6.
Is mere assent to
divine truth sufficient?
“You believe that
there is one God. Good! Even the
demons believe that – and
shutter.”
James 2:19.
What is required
besides a belief in the existence of
God?
“And without
faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to him must
believe that he exists and that he
rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Hebrew 11:6.
What is the
character of any act or service not
performed in faith?
“But the man who
doubts is condemned if he eats,
because his eating is not from faith;
and everything that does not come
from faith is sin.”
Romans 14:23.
What is necessary in
order that the preaching of the
gospel may be profitable?
“For we also had
had the gospel preached to us, just
as they did; but he message they
heard was of no value to them,
because those who heard did not combine
it with faith.”
Hebrews 4:2.
Source, Center, and
Basis of Faith
From whom does
faith come?
“For by the grace
given me I say to every one of you:
Do not think of yourself more highly
than you ought, but rather think of
yourself with sober judgment, in
accordance with the measure of
faith God has given you.”
Romans 12:3.
Why did God raise
Christ from the dead?
“Through him you
believe in God, who raised him from
the dead and glorified him, and so your
faith and hope are in God.”
1 Peter 1:21.
What is Christ’s
relation to this faith?
“Let us fix our
eyes on Jesus, the author and
perfecter of our faith, who for
the joy set before him endured the
cross, scorning its shame, and sat
down at the right hand of the throne
of God.” Hebrews 12:2.
What is the basis of
faith?
“Consequently,
faith comes from hearing the message,
and the message is heard through the
word of Christ.” Romans
10:17.
By what principle is
genuine faith actuated?
“For in Christ
Jesus neither circumcision nor
uncircumcision has any value. The
only thing that counts is faith
expressing itself through love.”
Galatians 5:6.
Of what is faith a
fruit?
“But the fruit of
the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control. Against such things
there is no law.” Verse 22.
Fruits of Faith
What relation does
faith bear to knowledge?
“By faith we
understand that the universe was
formed at God’s command, so that
what is seen was not made out of what
is visible.” Hebrews 11:3.
What in the early
church showed living faith?
“We continually
remember before our God and Father your
work produced by faith, your
labor prompted by love, and your
endurance inspired by hope in our
Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Thessalonians 1:3.
How does
Abraham’s experience show that
obedience and faith are inseparable?
“By faith
Abraham, when called to go to a
place he would later receive as his
inheritance, obeyed and went,
even though he did not know where he
was going.” Hebrews 11:8.
With what therefore,
is the faith of Jesus joined?
“This calls for
patient endurance on the part of the
saints who obey God’s commandments
and remain faithful to Jesus.”
Revelation 14:12.
In what other
statement is the same truth
emphasized?
“You foolish man,
do you want evidence that faith
without deeds is useless.”
James 2:20.
How is faith brought
to perfection?
“You see that his
faith and his actions were working
together, and faith was made complete
by what he said.” Verse 22.
What is the result of
faith’s being put to the test?
“Because you know
that the testing of faith develops
perseverance.” James 1:3.
Other Observations
What relationship
to God is established by faith?
“You are sons
of God through faith in
Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26.
How do the children of
God walk?
“We live by
faith not by sight.” 2
Corinthians 5:7.
Upon what condition
may one expect answers to prayer?
“But when he
asks, he must believe and not
doubt, because he who doubts is
like a wave of the sea, blown and
tossed by the wind.” James 1:6.
To what parts of
the ancient armor is faith compared?
“In addition to
all this, take up the shield of
faith, which you can extinguish
all the flaming arrows of the evil
one.” Ephesians 6:16. “But
since we belong to the day, let us be
self-controlled, putting on faith
and love as a breastplate,
and the hope of salvation as a
helmet.” 1 Thessalonians 5:8.
What chapter in the
Bible is devoted to faith?
The eleventh chapter
of Hebrews. In verses 33 to 38 are
summarized the victories of the
heroes of faith.
What gives victory in
our conflicts with the world?
“For everyone
born of God overcomes the world. This
is the victory that has overcome the
world, even our faith.” 1
John 5:4.
What is the ultimate
purpose of faith?
“For you are
receiving the goal of your faith, the
salvation of your souls.” 1
Peter 1:9.
What Moody
Said
Moody said that God
put the offer of salvation in so
simple a way that the whole world
could grasp it. Everyone can believe.
A cripple might not be able to visit
the sick, but he can believe.
A man who cannot see is unable to do
many things, but he can believe.
A deaf man cannot hear, but he can believe,
Even a dying man can believe.
Salvation has been placed within the
reach of all, the young and old, the
foolish and the brilliant, the rich
and poor, the high and the low. All
may have it if they truly believe.
