Faith

We believe that faith is a personal response

to the initiative of God which accepts certain

facts and principles as being true.

According to Hebrews 11:1, “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things ​not seen.” Faith is not only a term used for Christianity (e.g., “contend earnestly for the faith” ​Jude 3), but it is also descriptive of the life of Christians (e.g., “the righteous shall live by faith” ​Romans 1:17). The meaning of the word “trust” closely relates to that of faith – an acceptance

of certain facts and principles as being true. In order to become a Christian, a sinner must have ​faith in Jesus. Further, we believe that faith can be developed which in turn produces

obedience ultimately pleasing God (e.g., “and without faith it is impossible to please God . . . .”).