Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
The American Heritage dictionary says faith is (among other things) "belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence." Is Christianity illogical, or is there material evidence for our faith? We don't see Jesus empty tomb, but his disciples did - and more than five hundred others saw the risen Lord (1 Corinthians 15:6). So there is material evidence on which to base our faith.
But, if we're honest, we have to admit that the Christian life is a walk based on what is unseen rather than seen. So how do we strengthen our faith? We do so by reading and taking to heart the promises of God. The same God who performed and provided for eyewitnesses in the past has promised to perform and provide for us. His "divine nature " (2 peter 1:4).
Faith in promises not based on evidence is truly blind faith; faith in promises based on evidence is biblical faith.
Maintain your familiarity with God's promises to strengthen your faith and prepare for life's next challenge.
Hebrews 11:1
The American Heritage dictionary says faith is (among other things) "belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence." Is Christianity illogical, or is there material evidence for our faith? We don't see Jesus empty tomb, but his disciples did - and more than five hundred others saw the risen Lord (1 Corinthians 15:6). So there is material evidence on which to base our faith.
But, if we're honest, we have to admit that the Christian life is a walk based on what is unseen rather than seen. So how do we strengthen our faith? We do so by reading and taking to heart the promises of God. The same God who performed and provided for eyewitnesses in the past has promised to perform and provide for us. His "divine nature " (2 peter 1:4).
Faith in promises not based on evidence is truly blind faith; faith in promises based on evidence is biblical faith.
Maintain your familiarity with God's promises to strengthen your faith and prepare for life's next challenge.