Agreeing with God About Faith
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
This is the basis of the Christian life. That the just must live by Faith. This is the most important ingredient for a life of success. Let us now look at another beautiful scripture, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1.This verse is not so much a definition of what Faith is, as it is a description of what Faith does.
Two truths concerning its activity are stated here. First, Faith provides substance (Greek. Hypostasis). Though broad in its usages, this Greek word normally has the meaning of ‘assurance’. Second, Faith provides evidence (Greek, Elegchos) It is evidence in the sense of proof that results in conviction. The difference between assurance and evidence would be minimal were it not for the phrase qualifying each: of things hoped for and of things not seen.
The first involves future hope. The second involves present realities that are unseen. The first includes the hope of the resurrection, the return of Christ and the glorification of the saints. The second involves unseen realties, such as the forgiveness of sin through Christ’s sacrifice and the present intercession of Christ in heaven. Hope is Faith relating to the future. Conviction is Faith relating to the Present.
