Faith
How do we know that Jehovah greatly values faith?
Joh 3:16, 18; Ga 3:8, 9, 11; Eph 6:16; Heb 11:6
See also 2Co 5:7
Relevant Bible account(s):
Heb 11:1–12:3—The apostle Paul defines faith and recounts numerous examples of faith, beginning with Abel and ending with Jesus Christ
Jas 2:18-24—James uses Abraham’s example to show that our faith must be accompanied by works
What will help us to strengthen our faith?
Ro 10:9, 10, 17; 1Co 16:13; Jas 2:17
See also Heb 3:12-14
Relevant Bible account(s):
2Ch 20:1-6, 12, 13, 20-23—When God’s people face a dire threat, King Jehoshaphat tells them that to succeed they must put faith in Jehovah and in His prophets
1Ki 18:41-46—The prophet Elijah shows faith by waiting patiently for Jehovah to fulfill His promise to end a long drought
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