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→Biblical faith
Jesus was unique in preaching the significance of faith apart from works for salvation. No other religion is based on faith-alone. Faith is mentioned 280 times in the New Testament. An example is Jesus observing the powerful healing faith of a Roman centurion: "Assuredly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!" (Matthew 8:10)
Jesus was unique in preaching the significance of faith apart from works for salvation. No other religion is based on faith-alone. Faith is mentioned 280 times in the New Testament. An example is Jesus observing the powerful healing faith of a Roman centurion: "Assuredly I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!" (Matthew 8:10)
Paul indicates that faith itself is 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>
The word "faith" is mentioned 56 times in the Old Testament (KJV).
The word "faith" is mentioned 56 times in the Old Testament (KJV).