Anchor Scripture
“Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you have received them, and you will have them.”
— Gospel of Mark 11:22–24

A. Definition of Faith
1. General Definition (Merriam-Webster)
Allegiance to duty or a person (Loyalty)
Fidelity to one’s promises
Sincerity of intention
Belief, trust, and loyalty to God
Firm persuasion in something without physical proof
Complete trust and confidence
Something held with strong conviction

2. Biblical Definition
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
— Epistle to the Hebrews 11:1
Insight:
Faith gives substance to hope and serves as evidence of unseen realities. It is a heart-based conviction rooted in God’s Word.

B. The God-Kind of Faith is Critical in the Kingdom
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
— Epistle to the Hebrews 11:6
Faith is:
Essential for relating with God
The basis for receiving from Him
The proof of our trust in His nature and promises
“…turn from these useless things to the living God…”
— Acts of the Apostles 14:15–16

C. Jesus Christ Restored Faith in the Father and Established Everlasting Righteousness

1. The Earthly Man (Adam)
Introduced sin and rebellion
Man inherited a nature disconnected from God
Life became governed by physical senses
— Epistle to the Romans 5:12–14

2. The Heavenly Man (Christ)
Brought obedience and righteousness
Restored spiritual connection with God
Enabled man to delight in and please God
— Romans 5:15–18; 1 Corinthians 15:49

3. The New Man
A recreated being with a new heart (spirit)
Indwelt by the Holy Spirit
Empowered to understand and respond to God’s Word
— John 3:3–6; Ezekiel 11:19–20; Hebrews 8:7–12

D. Saving Faith and the Life of Faith (Faith Walk)

1. Saving Faith
“…if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”
— Epistle to the Romans 10:9–10
Belief is from the heart
Confession is with the mouth
Leads to righteousness and salvation

2. The Faith Walk (New Covenant Life)
In this covenant of grace:
We treasure God’s Word in our hearts
We feed our spirit through meditation on His Word
— Gospel of Luke 4:4
His Word is Spirit and Life
— Gospel of John 6:63
We learn to delight in God and His will
We pray with confidence and expectation
Faith Principle:
Believe God’s promises without doubting
Speak (declare) in alignment with His Word
Receive in faith and give thanks
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” — Proverbs 18:21
“God is not a man, that He should lie…” — Numbers 23:19

E. True Worship and Fellowship Restored
“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
— Gospel of John 4:24
Worship flows from the new heart (spirit)
It is expressed through obedience to His Word
Modeled perfectly by Jesus Christ