Simple Faith

Faith is the substance of things hoped for (the obtainment of our desires), the evidence of things not seen (proof of spiritual existence). Hebrews 11:1

hope is the assurance that promises are fulfilled.

We receive faith thru hearing (listening to Gods word being proclaimed in every way) and hearing (The Holy Spirit affirming in our hearts what we already know to be true) by the word of God. Romans 10:17

…he who comes to God believes that He is….. Hebrews 11:6

Faith is conviction of truth. Faith is voluntary surrender of life to Gods will. A good example is when Thomas called Jesus …My Lord and My God! John 20:28

Faith is trusting God.

PRAYER

Faith is increased when our prayers are answered. So, the greater proof we have in spiritual existence is made evident in our answered prayer that was known only to God.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Matt.7:7

Search the Scriptures.

Bible study builds faith when we discover that those things that we knew to be just and correct were proven to us when we found confirmation in the word of God. And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.. II Tim. 3:15 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Acts 17:11

Fellowship

Fellowship with believers build faith when we can use their life examples, along with our own, to discover the faithfulness of God towards us. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Acts 5:42

Stewardship

Stewardship builds faith when we test God and find that we are blessed beyond our cost when we properly care for and share what He has given us. Matt 25:4-29

Obedience

Obedience builds faith when we see for ourselves that God will keep His word to us when we are obedient to Him. By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Hebrews 11:8