A Bible Verse About Faith (Hebrews 11:1)

A Bible verse about faith:

“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1

We’ve talked about faith and hope in previous posts.  This verse explains how simply they are intertwined.  These two human conditions are some of the core beliefs of Christian theology.

Obviously, none of us were around to see Jesus perform his miracles.  We didn’t have an opportunity to witness Him rise from the grave.

In a very basic sense, all we have left are the stories that are told in a book.  Even though the Bible is a book of much importance, it does still remain a book.

So what differentiates the truth between this book, and books that form the ideology of other religions?

Belief (or faith).

That is, I believe in the Bible – the stories, the messages, how to live my life, etc.  I believe that the words written in it factually happened.  You might believe in a book from a different religion.

What we have in common is simply belief.  Either way, we have faith in what we cannot prove or see.

I have hope for the promises God has made in the Bible; those of forgiveness and eternal life in Heaven.  Because I have hope in that and I am certain of it (even though I can’t see it), that gives me faith.

Unfortunately, because of our weakness, our faith is often tested.  In times of tribulation, it’s easy to stumble and lose faith.  Scores of Christians have been tested in this fashion.  

It’s simple to question God when things don’t go our way, or with the untimely death of a loved one.  But, those are the times when we have the greatest opportunity to resolve our faith.

I’ve spoken highly of works by Norman Vincent Peale and Napoleon Harris before.  Both authors submit to the idea that faith can be grown with practice and belief.  And that makes sense, seeing as though faith is simply belief in something uncertain.

Practice believing, and your faith will develop.  

I urge you to spend some time developing your faith, not only through reading the Bible, but by reading other classic literature as well.

Because of my inquisitive nature, I wanted to learn more about the authors of the Bible and how the stories came to be.  It was too simple for me to just read the words and accept them as truth.  Moreover, I needed some context to answer some questions I had.

I truly believe that this is not a slight to God.  I believe that He desires a personal relationship with us; that requires us to ask the questions, and to seek the answers.

Below are some books that I’ve found helpful on my faith journey.  Let me know if you’ve read any of them and what you think.

Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning

How to Read the Bible by Steven L. Mckenzie

First Fruits by Paula White

The Positive Power of Jesus Christ by Norman Vincent Peale

Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton

In God We Trust by Norman Vincent Peale

Faith is the Answer by Norman Vincent Peale

The Apostle by John Pollock

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg

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