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We hear the word “faith” in Christian circles all the time but what does it mean? We find a definition in the book of Hebrews.

We hear the word “faith” in Christian circles all the time but what does it mean? We find a definition in the book of Hebrews.

Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.

Faith Is Being Confident in Who God Is Even Though We Can’t See Him

It’s synonymous with trust. Faith in God means we trust who he is and that he will follow through on his promises. We believe that he is real and that he is in charge.

There Are 2 Parts to Faith

God’s part and our part. God has proven himself to us over the generations. He has given us the Bible that reveals his character and his love for us. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God proved his faithfulness to his people. And, he still proves his faithfulness to us today.

Deuteronomy 7:9 Understand, therefore, that the lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.

Our part starts with putting our faith in Jesus and what he did on the cross for us. We have to make a confession of faith that says, “I believe in who Jesus is and what he did for me.”

Romans 10:9-10 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.

Putting our faith in Jesus is just the beginning of our relationship with God, though.

As We Walk with God, We Will Need Faith for the Everyday Stuff

Our faith is for more than just salvation. We need faith in God every day. Without faith, you might give up on God at the first sign of trouble. Our faith has to be the anchor that holds our hearts firmly in place when the storms of life blow through.

One last thing about faith:

God Wants Us to Share Our Journey of Faith with Others

People need to know what Jesus has done for them and they need to hear about God’s faithfulness. So, we need to be bold and share our story of faith. We need to share it all: how we came to know Jesus, how our lives have changed, and how he’s proven to be faithful. We never know, our story may be the very thing that God uses to bring someone else into a relationship with him.

Psalm 78:1-4 O my people, listen to my instructions.  Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable.  I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders.

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Key Points:

  • Faith is being confident in who God is even though we can’t see him.
  • There are 2 parts to faith.
  • As we walk with God, we will need faith for the everyday stuff. 
  • God wants us to share our journey of faith with others.

Quote This:

Romans 10:9-10 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.

See Also: Evangelism, Hope

Talk About It
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Read Hebrews 11:1. Put this verse in your own words.
  3. How are faith and trust related?
  4. Share your story of how you came to faith in Jesus. How has your life changed since?
  5. Why do some Christians struggle to keep their faith in God?
  6. How have you struggled to trust God?
  7. Read Deuteronomy 7:9. Why do you think God wants to earn our trust?
  8. How has God proven to be faithful to you?
  9. Read Psalm 78:1-4. According to this passage, why is it important for people to share their faith with the next generation? What happens if we don’t?
  10. Identify someone in your life with whom you want to share your faith. What will you share and how will you do it?
  11. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.

This is part of the Hope for the Generations series.

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