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The entire Chapter 11 of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#11:1|Epistle to the Hebrews]], possibly spoken by [[Jesus]] on the [[Road to Emmaus]], 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 spoken by [[Jesus]] on the [[Road to Emmaus]], is devoted to explaining faith, which is unique to [[Christianity]].
Faith is more than mere thought, emotion, and belief. 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 of something good, while mere belief does not achieve by itself.
Faith is more than mere thought, [[emotion]], and [[belief]]. 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 of something good, while mere belief does not achieve by itself.
The importance of faith logically follows from the existence of [[God]], as explained in {{bibleref|Luke|17|7-10}} (merely doing as told is not enough - "We are unworthy servants; we have '''''only''''' done what was our duty.").<ref>Luke 17:10 (ESV) (emphasis added).</ref> God went beyond His duty and would prefer His [[creation]] to do likewise. That requires faith.
The importance of faith logically follows from the existence of [[God]], as explained in {{bibleref|Luke|17|7-10}} (merely doing as told is not enough - "We are unworthy servants; we have '''''only''''' done what was our duty.").<ref>Luke 17:10 (ESV) (emphasis added).</ref> God went beyond His duty and would prefer His [[creation]] to do likewise. That requires faith.