Faith is the currency of believers ( Mark 9:23): when God created the heavens and the earth in Genesis 1:1, as well as everything we see ( the stars, moon, and light), we understand by faith (Hebrews 11:3). Faith works where we cannot see (Hebrews 11:1): it is the substance of things hoped for. Faith is predicting your future (Psalm 27:13): it is shaping your future by speaking and confessing it (Mark 11:24). Faith is the act of declaring and decreeing (Mark 11:23; Job 22:28): it is the vehicle that moves God ( Mathew 8:9-10; 15:25-28). Faith is the pillar for salvation ( Ephesians 2:8; Romans 10:9-10): pursuing a Christ-like life is a demonstration of faith (Hebrews 10:38-39).

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Faith is the currency of believers ( Mark 9:23): when God created the heavens and the earth in Genesis 1:1, as well as everything we see ( the stars, moon, and light), we understand by faith (Hebrews 11:3). Faith works where we cannot see (Hebrews 11:1): it is the substance of things hoped for. Faith is predicting your future (Psalm 27:13): it is shaping your future by speaking and confessing it (Mark 11:24). Faith is the act of declaring and decreeing (Mark 11:23; Job 22:28): it is the vehicle that moves God ( Mathew 8:9-10; 15:25-28). Faith is the pillar for salvation ( Ephesians 2:8; Romans 10:9-10): pursuing a Christ-like life is a demonstration of faith (Hebrews 10:38-39).

First, contrary to what many may like to believe, Hebrews 11 vs 1 does not contain a definition of the word faith . Rather what the writer does in the context is attempts a figurative comparison of faith with the evidence/substance, the promises of God, that come as a result of ir. Faith itself is not defined in the context of that passage. For this reason, the word faith, in the context, is used in reference to efforts made by such a person as Abraham while pointing out the evidence/benefits that resulted from such effort.

God Himself explained what the word faith means in Genesis 26 vs 5 when He pointed out that the reason why He made a promise to Abraham had to do with the fact that Abraham lived his life in submission and obedience of His, God's, teachings and commandments - Faith. God gave that as the one and the only reason why He made Abraham His friend. This offer we observe Jesus Christ makes with all those of His followers who will do as He says - John 15 vs 9 -14 — those who will submit to and obey His teachings and commandments in the Kingdom of God. So, there you have it. Faith refers to living one's life in continuous submission and obedience to God's commandments and teachings, and in our case, in Jesus Christ. This definition is observed as being used in the Old Testament as well as in the New Covenant by Jesus Christ Himself.