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Why Does God Requires Faith by Opeomoope: 6:35am On Jan 22, 2017 |
The Bible often speaks of the
importance of faith in knowing God. For
example, Ephesians 2:8 teaches, "For by
grace you have been saved through
faith." First Corinthians 13:13 adds, "So
now faith, hope, and love abide, these
three; but the greatest of these is love."
But Why Does God Require Faith?
One way to answer why God requires
faith is because He is our Heavenly
Father. Our relationship to Him is similar
to other relationships in the sense that
it includes trust in the other person,
time together, love, and respect.
Because we cannot fully know another
person, let alone an infinite God, all
relationships require some degree of
faith (trust).
God is our Father and it takes faith to
believe that He loves us and that He
provides for our needs.
Faith is also important because God is
not visible to humanity. Hebrews 11:1
teaches, "Now faith is the assurance of
things hoped for, the conviction of
things not seen." We cannot see God
(John 1:18). However, we have faith in
Him that provides assurance.
Faith is necessary to please God.
Hebrews 11:6 notes, "And without faith
it is impossible to please him, for
whoever would draw near to God must
believe that he exists and that he
rewards those who seek him."
Not only does faith please God, it leads
to reward—eternal life, heavenly
rewards, and experience of fullness of
life on earth (John 10:10).
Faith is important in order for believers
to obey the Lord. For example, Adam
and Eve had been given a command—to
not eat from a particular fruit (Genesis
2:15-17). Because their faith wavered
regarding this command, they ate the
forbidden fruit and sinned.
Contrastingly, James 2:23 shares,
"Abraham believed God, and it was
counted to him as righteousness."
God requires faith because it allows
humans the ability to choose or reject
Him.
Without the ability to make choices,
humanity would cease to be human as
we know it. Because people can choose
to have faith or not to have faith, there
is a way for God to know those who
have believed in Him and those who
have not.
Faith in God is not "blind faith" as some
argue. Instead, it is a choice based on
the available information.
The Bible, the created world, the
changed lives of believers, Jesus Christ,
and other ways God operates in our
world provide sufficient evidence for
people to choose faith in God.
As Jesus taught in Luke 16:31, "If they
do not hear Moses and the Prophets,
neither will they be convinced if
someone should rise from the dead."
Are you desiring anything from God in
prayer? Check within, how strong is
your faith in God?
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Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Haphard(m): 6:45am On Jan 22, 2017 |
If you don't have faith, God can't hear you, you can't receive anything from God...... If your faith says YES, God can't say NO... If you're spiritual you know what I mean... 3 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Emeskhalifa(m): 7:23am On Jan 22, 2017 |
I have been struggling so hard to have faith in God but it ain't working for me. 7 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by timilehing(m): 7:24am On Jan 22, 2017 |
If you know the meaning of Faith, you'll know why God requires it 2 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Chiedu4Trump: 7:24am On Jan 22, 2017 |
It's a sign of love. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: Since Jesus has died for us, we don't need to blow ourselves up to show love. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by izzou(m): 7:24am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Hebrews 11:6 Lobatan 1 Like |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by NNVanguard(m): 7:24am On Jan 22, 2017 |
.Without Faith it is impossible to please God Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by hopefulLandlord: 7:25am On Jan 22, 2017 |
hmmm Faith is not that necessary The story of the man at the beautiful gate shows this One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. as we can see the man had no faith about being healed only wanted money and it should be pointed out that he asked Peter like he asks every passer by anyways Christianity is one contradictory bullsheeet that's why we have over 3000 Christian denominations, leaders of each denomination claim to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and say they're telling the truth even calling other denominations doomed while backing up their claim with verses in the same bible each one claims to talk to the holy spirit but they never seem to agree on what that holy spirit wants its all makebelieve 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by collinspro(m): 7:27am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Why do u need to read before passing exams 2 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Nobody: 7:27am On Jan 22, 2017 |
God requires faith because that's the only way to guarantee your belief in the crappy message he's got for you. How petty of the infinite power of the cosmos. Hm! How petty indeed! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Wuuworld(m): 7:29am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Which of the Faith you people referring to,hope itz not my girlfriend.. I dislike sharing my things.. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by coolestchris(m): 7:31am On Jan 22, 2017 |
u don't say
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Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Mrdecent(m): 7:32am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Most unbelievers got things done because they believe in possibilities. Christians if we exercise our faith as described in the Bible we would achieve the most difficult task |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Kjking(m): 7:32am On Jan 22, 2017 |
faith is like trust in a relationship |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by deezzle(m): 7:34am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Because it is all a scam. Your god has no evidence of existence....simple. You guys should read some Robert Ingersoll please. Don't be fooled. 4 Likes
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Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by infogenius(m): 7:37am On Jan 22, 2017 |
God is so Faith Full or Faith Filled that everything he does is in Faith. As such we are not expected to receiving anything from Him outside Faith. And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14:23 From the above verse of Scripture,absence of faith is sin as without it, it is impossible to please God(as highlighted by the Op) |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by TheSuperNerd(m): 7:43am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Truth is this: God requires Faith because "Faith" is the currency of Heaven. It is the absolute way by which one will live in eternity's realm forever with Christ when all is said and done...... That's on one hand.... On the other hand... People will ask... Why will God want one to believe in Him without such a person really knowing all there is to know about Him? Including where his location is? Well, I think it is the same faith one displays when he sits on a chair without a care in the world if that chair will give in and break...... Now that's also faith (somehow, you just knew or believed that the chair won't break even when, most times, you don't know how strong that chair is). |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by anetuno(m): 7:46am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Because you need faith to see black and call it blue. 4 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by hopefulLandlord: 7:49am On Jan 22, 2017 |
interesting |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by hopefulLandlord: 7:49am On Jan 22, 2017 |
hmmmm |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by iceberylin(m): 7:52am On Jan 22, 2017 |
The Universe was Designed, ion think its by a Slavery Religion.... |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Mekanus(m): 7:55am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Faith is a religious tool for mental slavery. Faith will make you believe some incredible Mumbo-Jumbo, crackershiit fairy tales. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by leofab(f): 8:00am On Jan 22, 2017 |
I was here |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Nobody: 8:02am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Kjking:If God was real he wouldn't require faith his existence would be fact, we only have faith in things that have no backing, no none has faith in the sun. Faith disproves God 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by bobbybrown007: 8:05am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Faith to please GOD is just like you buying gift for your girlfriend just to calm her down after you have done something wrong. Just trying to make common sense here |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by bobbybrown007: 8:07am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Lennycool:shout your mouth if you no what faith is you won't rant rubbish with that hand and heart of yours |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by hopefulLandlord: 8:13am On Jan 22, 2017 |
bobbybrown007: tell us what faith is educate us 7 Likes |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Nobody: 8:14am On Jan 22, 2017 |
deezzle:This is beautiful stuff. What book is this |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by hopefulLandlord: 8:15am On Jan 22, 2017 |
leofab:you're a Beyonce fan? |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by Miles300: 8:16am On Jan 22, 2017 |
Real faith requires patience , ask Abraham , Joseph etc |
Re: Why Does God Requires Faith by OgundeleT(m): 8:17am On Jan 22, 2017 |
faith is just a tool to scam you, having faith doesn't change anything but ur mind. 1 Like |
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