“Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1 (BSB)
“So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” — Romans 10:17 (BSB)
“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” — Galatians 2:20 (BSB)
Faith begins with hearing the Gospel and is awakened in the heart by the Holy Spirit. It is God’s gift, not human achievement. True faith unites me to Christ and leads to a transformed life. It produces repentance, bears the fruit of the Spirit, and endures trials with confidence in God’s goodness.
Canon Dr. Joel Scandrett (Trinity School for Ministry) writes, “Faith is the open hand of the soul. It takes hold of Christ, trusts His Word, and surrenders to His will. Faith is not passive—it is a living trust that changes everything.”
Bishop Julian Dobbs (Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA) explains, “Faith is not blind—it is rooted in the truth of God’s Word and the resurrection of Jesus. It is a daily dependence on the faithfulness of God.”
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer affirms faith in its creeds, liturgies, and collects—especially in the baptismal rite, which asks candidates to “believe all the Articles of the Christian Faith” and to “steadfastly believe God’s promises.”
J.C. Ryle wrote, “Faith is the root of all saving religion. Without it, there is no justification, no peace, and no spiritual life. But where there is faith, there is life, light, and hope.” (Old Paths, 1877)
Archbishop Foley Beach (ACNA) has said, “Faith is not a feeling—it is a firm trust in the living God. We walk by faith, not by sight, and we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.”
Faith glorifies Christ because it depends entirely on Him, honors His truth, and responds to His grace with joyful obedience.
St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD): “Faith believes what it does not see, and in believing, prepares to see. By faith we are justified, and by love we are sanctified.” — Tractates on the Gospel of John, 40.9
St. Basil the Great (c. 330–379 AD): “Faith is the foundation of hope, the door to life, and the strength of the soul. Without faith, it is impossible to please God.” — Homily on Faith
St. John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD): “Faith joins heaven and earth. It brings the soul near to God, and by it we overcome the world.” — Homily on Hebrews, 1
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