Introduction
What does it mean to be a man of faith?Faith is not an abstract concept – faith is an action.What is faith?
What does faith mean to you?BeliefConfidenceAcceptanceTrustObedienceConvictionSubmissionCertaintyActionLoyaltyHopePerseveranceHebrews 11:1-3Substance – essential natureEvidence – an outward sign; indicationUnderstanding – to grasp the meaning ofWhat is spiritual understanding?We are familiar with and have knowledge of the priorities of God.We have deeply thought about what God wants, what He loves.We acknowledge how God has been active in our own lives.We have immersed ourselves in His scriptures so that we grasp the deeper and subtler truths in them.Our spiritual understanding translates to practical things as well.We are able to discern good from evil, even when they are not apparent.We learn how to build others up, to put others first, and to treat them as we would have them treat us.This is faith maturing and as time goes by, as we mature, our faith grows deeper.We can develop and strengthen our Faith.