What is Faith?

What is faith? Faith is defined as belief with strong conviction; firm belief in something for which there may not be any tangible proof; complete trust, confidence, reliance or devotion. Faith is the opposite of doubt.

Hebrews 11 emphasizes the importance of faith. Hebrews 11:6 says without faith it's impossible to please God. 

But where does faith come from? The disciples were accused of not having enough faith (Matthew 17:19-20). Is our faith our own? Or is it a gift?

Ephesians 2:8-9 says “For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—not from works, so that no one can boast.”

So our faith is a gift from God – how then do we receive this gift?

Romans 10:17 answers that ^“So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.”

Our faith is a gift from God, which comes through the spoken word of the Gospel of Christ. How

How will you respond to this gift? Will you walk by faith, not by sight? (2 Corinthians 5:7)