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'''Faith''' is a [[biblical]] concept referring to a confidence or trust in a greater good which God is able to provide.  Two classic figures of faith in the [[Bible]] are [[Abraham]] and the Roman centurion of [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%208:5-10;&version=49; Matthew 8:5-10].  Faith is expressed in [[Greek]] using the term ''pistis'', and in [[Latin]] using the term ''fides''.  Faith is mentioned in 229 verses in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]), but only twice in the much larger [[Old Testament]] ([[KJV]]).<ref>http://www.crosswalk.com</ref>

'''Faith''' is a [[biblical]] concept referring to a confidence or trust in a greater good which God is able to provide.  Two classic figures of faith in the [[Bible]] are [[Abraham]] and the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] centurion of [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%208:5-10;&version=49; Matthew 8:5-10].  Faith is expressed in [[Greek]] using the term ''pistis'', and in [[Latin]] using the term ''fides''.  Faith is mentioned in 229 verses in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]), but only twice in the much larger [[Old Testament]] ([[KJV]]).<ref>http://www.crosswalk.com</ref>

Faith embodies more than belief in two significant respects.  First, faith implies a causal role by the believer in an outcome, as in [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith or in overcoming a personal fear.  Second, faith implies advancement or accomplishment rather than wrongdoing.

Faith embodies more than belief in two significant respects.  First, faith implies a causal role by the believer in an outcome, as in [[Peter]]'s walking on water based on his faith or in overcoming a personal fear.  Second, faith implies advancement or accomplishment rather than wrongdoing.