0337. 331. Faith and the Faith

331. Faith and the Faith

Faith’s basis is the Word of God—Rom_10:17. There is an intimate relationship between faith and the faith. Faith is the act of believing—Joh_1:12, and the faith is the truth believed.

1. The faith is the food which makes faith strong—Act_14:22.

2. The faith is the weapon which faith wields—1Ti_6:12, R.V.

3. The faith is the rule by which faith squares—Act_26:18.

4. The faith is the anchor which faith fastens to its cable—Act_16:5.

5. The faith is the cheque-book which faith signs—Rom_5:1. Faith goes up the stairs which Love has built, and looks out of the window which Hope has opened.

“Faith is the subtle chain

That binds us to the Infinite: the voice

Of a deep life within.”

Faith says,

“I stand in God’s will” like Stephen—Act_6:5.

“I rest in God’s bosom” like Timothy—2Ti_1:5.

“I am glad in His joy” as Paul says—Rom_5:1.

“I am inspired by His love” like the Ephesians—Eph_1:15.

“I am moulded by His truth” like Abraham—Rom_4:20.

“I am strengthened by His grace” as the Apostle enjoins—1Co_2:5.

“I glory in His Christ” as Paul illustrates—Php_3:9.

“I am satisfied with Himself” as Christ dwells in the heart—Eph_3:17.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH