What Faith Is Not
Faith is not:
- Mere religious activity
- Positive thinking
- Blind optimism
- Intellectual agreement alone
Saving faith is personal trust in Jesus Christ.
It is depending upon Him completely for salvation.
Discussion Questions
1. What is biblical faith?
Answer:
Faith is trusting and relying upon Jesus Christ alone for salvation.
2. What does the Greek word pistis mean?
Answer:
Trust, confidence, reliance, or conviction.
3. What is repentance?
Answer:
Repentance is a change of mind and heart that turns a person toward God.
4. What does the Greek word metanoia mean?
Answer:
A change of mind, resulting in a turning toward God.
5. According to Mark 1:15, what did Jesus command people to do?
Answer:
Repent and believe the gospel.
6. Does repentance or faith earn salvation?
Answer:
No. Salvation is received by grace through faith and remains God’s gift.
7. Who is the object of saving faith?
Answer:
Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross.