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Faith
The Greek word translated “faith” (pistos) means primarily “firm
persuasion.” “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1), being sure of what we hope
for, and certain of what we do not see. This faith is that conviction of
the truths of God’s word and His gospel wrought in the heart by God, and
which leads one to rely upon the promises of God in Christ. It has three
vital aspects: knowledge of the truth; belief of the truth; and trust in
the truth. This faith is “the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8; Acts 16:14;
18:27; Philippians 2:19), given in regeneration and exercised forever
more. He who possesses faith may say, “I know whom I have believed and
am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until
that Day” (2 Timothy 2:12). – Daniel Parks