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'''Faith'''<ref>1200–50; Middle English feith  < Anglo-French fed,  Old French feid, feit  < Latin fidem,  accusative of fidēs  trust, akin to fīdere  to trust.</ref> extends beyond belief to include confidence about something unseen, such as the achievement of [[God]]'s will.  Faith goes beyond materialism to include a realization of the underlying reality, for the goal of achieving good.

'''Faith'''<ref>1200–50; Middle English feith  < Anglo-French fed,  Old French feid, feit  < Latin fidem,  accusative of fidēs  trust, akin to fīdere  to trust.</ref> extends beyond belief to include confidence about something unseen, such as the achievement of [[God]]'s will.  Faith goes beyond materialism to include a realization of the underlying reality, for the goal of achieving good.

The entire Chapter 11 of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#11:1| Epistle to the Hebrews]], possibly written by [[Jesus]], is devoted to explaining faith, which is unique to [[Christianity]].

The entire Chapter 11 of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#11:1|Epistle to the Hebrews]], possibly written by [[Jesus]], is devoted to explaining faith, which is unique to [[Christianity]].

Faith embodies more than belief, requiring more than mere thought or emotion.  Faith  elevates one's being, while belief is limited to a mental state or emotion.  Faith implies a [[causation|causal]] role by the believer in an outcome<ref>For example, the Biblical [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith.</ref> or in overcoming a personal fear.  Faith also implies advancement or accomplishment rather than wrongdoing, while belief implies neither.  

Faith embodies more than belief, requiring more than mere thought or emotion.  Faith  elevates one's being, while belief is limited to a mental state or emotion.  Faith implies a [[causation|causal]] role by the believer in an outcome<ref>For example, the Biblical [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith.</ref> or in overcoming a personal fear.  Faith also implies advancement or accomplishment rather than wrongdoing, while belief implies neither.  

Perhaps the greatest description of faith is Hebrews 11:1. It states: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."<ref>Hebrews 11:1 (NIV).</ref>

Perhaps the greatest description of faith is Hebrews 11:1. It states: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."<ref>Hebrews 11:1 (NIV).</ref>

[[File:St Paul Preaching.jpg|thumb|left|The [[painting]] by Giovanni Ricco (1817-1873) shows Paulus before that "high priest and the advice of the oldest" in Jerusalem where he defends its theology for the moors.]]

[[File:St Paul Preaching.jpg|thumb|left|The [[painting]] by Giovanni Ricco (1817-1873) shows Paulus before that "high priest and the advice of the oldest" in Jerusalem where he defends its theology for the moors.]]

The King James Version expresses this passage as: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."  The Greek word translated as "substance" is `hupostasis', meaning setting under (support).  The Greek word for "evidence"`elegchos' meaning proof.,<ref>J. Strong, 1890, <i>Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible</i>, Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN.</ref>  The Bible thus distinguishes clearly between the <i>leap of faith</i> of Kirkegaard and a faith based on acknowledgement of the evidence presented by God within our own experiences in this world.  Paul, in Romans 1:17-20 explains that faith has its basis in the observed expression of God's existence in this universe: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen...."

The King James Version expresses this passage as: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."  The Greek word translated as "substance" is `hupostasis', meaning setting under (support).  The Greek word for "evidence"`elegchos' meaning proof.,<ref>J. Strong, 1890, ''Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible'', Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN.</ref>  The Bible thus distinguishes clearly between the ''leap of faith'' of Kirkegaard and a faith based on acknowledgement of the evidence presented by God within our own experiences in this world.  Paul, in Romans 1:17-20 explains that faith has its basis in the observed expression of God's existence in this universe: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen...."

[[Paul]] indicated that exceptional faith may be a gift of the [[Holy Spirit]].  1 Corinthians 12:8-9 <i>For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit</i>

[[Paul]] indicated that exceptional faith may be a gift of the [[Holy Spirit]].  1 Corinthians 12:8-9 ''For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit''

As discussed above, a potential reference to faith is [[Genesis]] 22 where [[God]] tested [[Abraham]] by commanding him to sacrifice his only son [[Isaac]]. As Abraham prepared to do what God commanded -he was stopped.  

As discussed above, a potential reference to faith is [[Genesis]] 22 where [[God]] tested [[Abraham]] by commanding him to sacrifice his only son [[Isaac]]. As Abraham prepared to do what God commanded -he was stopped.  

Genesis 22:12

Genesis 22:12

<i>"Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." </i>

''"Do not lay a hand on the boy," he said. "Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." ''

==Martin Luther on Faith==

==Martin Luther on Faith==

==References==

==References==

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