I. Definition from scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, John 20:29
A. Faith is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22)
B. Faith is produced by hearing the gospel (Romans 10:17)
C. Faith comes from the Heart (Romans 10:9-10)
II. Examples of Faith
A. Gideon (Judges 7:7, 8:10, Hebrews 11:32)
B. Abraham (Heb. 11:17-19, Romans 4, Hebrews 11:8-10)
C. Noah (Gen. 6-9, 2 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 11:7)
III. Kinds of Faith
A. Saving or working (Romans 10:9-10, James 2:18, 22)
B. Temporary (Luke 8:13)
C. Intellectual (James 2:19)
D. Dead (James 2:17, 20)
IV. Importance of Faith in a Christian’s Life
A. Live by (Romans 1:17)
B. Walk by (2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 4:12)
C. Pray by (Matt. 21:21-22, James 1:5-6)
D. Resist evil by (Ephesians 6:16)
E. Overcome the world by (1 John 5:4-5)
F. Justified by (Romans 5:1-2)
G. Causes rejoicing (2 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:6-7)
I. Build oneself up in the Lord (Colossians 2:5-7, Jude 20-21)
H. Die in (Hebrews 11:13)
V. Growth of Faith in a Christian’s Life
A. Requires humility (James 4:7-10, 1 Peter 5:6-7)
B. Continue in the faith (Acts 14:22)
C. Causes rejoicing (2 Thessalonians 1:3)
D. Pass it on (Psalm 145:4-7, 2 Timothy 1:5)
E. Hold fast to it (1 Corinthians 3:12-17, 1 Timothy 1:19, 2 Timothy 1:13, Rev. 3:17-18)
F. Abound in it (2 Cor. 8:7)
G. Rejoice in trial (1 Peter 1:6-9)
H. Add to it (2 Peter 1:5-8)
I. Feed on the word (1 Peter 2:2)
J. Build oneself up in the Lord (Colossians 2:5-7, Jude 20-21)