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| − | Perhaps the greatest description of faith is Hebrews 11. It states: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."<ref>Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)</ | + | Perhaps the greatest description of faith is Hebrews 11. It states: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."<ref>Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)</re |
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Jesus observed 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 observed 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) | ||
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In the Koran, the concept of submission to Allah is mentioned 11 times, while the concept of faith in Allah is mentioned only once. | In the Koran, the concept of submission to Allah is mentioned 11 times, while the concept of faith in Allah is mentioned only once. | ||
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| + | Missionaries spread their faith to other countries, such as China, and the Congo. A primary example of ideal missionary behaviour is exhibited in The ''Poisonwood Bible'', by Barbara Kingsolver. The protaganist, Nathan, attempts to spread his faith to the other Conglonese until his dying words. | ||
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| + | Christians often impress their faith on others through the use of these missionaries forcefully, such as shortly after the Boxer Rebellion in China. The novel ''Spring Moon'' by Bette Bao Lord is a fact based novel about the fearless martyrs of the Christian Faith. Even though the Chinese were attacking them on the streets, the missionaries still pursued them in attempts to create a greater following. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:04, July 11, 2007
Faith is a uniquely Christian concept referring to a confidence or trust in a greater good. 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).[1]
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.
Etymologically, the word 'faith' is closely linked to the concept of "fidelity," which emphasizes commitment to something or someone, specifically Christ. Thus, faith is often understood to mean 'loyalty' to a particular view of divinity. Yet, faith can also be envisioned more broadly as a trust in providence, as it entails an active role for the believer himself for advancing good.
Faith is emphasized in Christianity and is unknown or unrecognized by other religions or belief systems.
Biblical examples
Perhaps the greatest description of faith is Hebrews 11. It states: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Alternatively, faith often refers to a "firm belief in something for which there is no proof" or evidence.
In the Koran, the concept of submission to Allah is mentioned 11 times, while the concept of faith in Allah is mentioned only once.
Faith in Literature
Missionaries spread their faith to other countries, such as China, and the Congo. A primary example of ideal missionary behaviour is exhibited in The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver. The protaganist, Nathan, attempts to spread his faith to the other Conglonese until his dying words.
Christians often impress their faith on others through the use of these missionaries forcefully, such as shortly after the Boxer Rebellion in China. The novel Spring Moon by Bette Bao Lord is a fact based novel about the fearless martyrs of the Christian Faith. Even though the Chinese were attacking them on the streets, the missionaries still pursued them in attempts to create a greater following.