Faithful
FAITHFUL
In many passages in the Bible, means “believing.” Thus in Gal 3:9, believers are said to be blessed with Abraham, because of his preeminent distinction above all man for steadfast faith in God. This appellation is given in Scripture to true Christians, to indicate not only their saving faith in Christ, but their trustworthy and consistent Christian character, Mal 16:15 1Co 4:17 Zep 6:21 Col 4:9 1Pe 5:12 . “A faithful saying” is one that cannot prove false, 1Ti 1:15 2Ti 2:11 .
Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
Faithful
1. A title given in Scripture to Christians (1Co 4:17; Eph 6:21, et al.).
2. The term, , the faithful (FIDELES), was the general and favorite name in the early Church to denote baptized persons. By this name they were distinguished, on the one hand, from the , such as were not Christians; and, on the other, from the catechumens. -Bingham, Orig. Eccl. book 1, chapters 3, 4; Riddle, Christian Antiquities, book 2, chapter 5.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Faithful
as a designation of Christians, means full of faith, trustful, and not simply trustworthy (Acts 10:45; 16:1; 2 Cor. 6:15; Col. 1:2; 1 Tim. 4:3, 12; 5:16; 6:2; Titus 1:6; Eph. 1:1; 1 Cor. 4:17, etc.).
It is used also of God’s word or covenant as true and to be trusted (Ps. 119:86, 138; Isa. 25:1; 1 Tim. 1:15; Rev. 21:5; 22:6, etc.).
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Faithful
After what hath been said under the foregoing article of faith, I shall not think it necessary to add much on the subject of faithfulness. The sense of it is very obvious. I only beg to observe, that it appears from Scripture the Lord delights to be known to his people, in his covenant engagements, by this distinguishing perfection. That sweet passage delivered to the church by Moses, is a most decided proof of it: “Know, therefore, that the Lord thy God, he is God; the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with the that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.” Deu 6:9. See also 1Sa 2:34; 1Co 1:9; 1Th 5:24; Rev 1:5; Rev 19:11
Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures
Faithful
aman, . This word in both the O.T. and the N.T. is from the same root as ‘faith.’ It is being true to oneself, to one’s nature, to any promise given, and to any trust committed. It is in various connections often applied to God Himself. Deu 7:9; Isa 49:7; 1Co 1:9 1Co 10:13; 1Th 5:24; 2Ti 2:13; Heb 10:23; 1Pe 4:19; 1Jn 1:9. The Lord Jesus also is faithful. He is ‘a faithful high priest’ and ‘a faithful and true witness.’ 2Th 3:3; Heb 2:17; Rev 1:5; Rev 3:14; Rev 19:11. The commandments and testimonies of God are called faithful. Psa 119:86; Psa 119:138. The words of the gospel are also faithful: the promises attached thereto will unquestionably be fulfilled. 1Ti 1:15; 1Ti 4:9; 2Ti 2:11; Tit 3:8; Rev 21:5. Christians are exhorted to be faithful as stewards to any trust committed to them, and faithful as witnesses to an absent Lord. “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Rev 2:10.