Characteristics of Faith

Faith is knowledge and trust Faith has 7 characteristics 1. Faith is a sheer gift of God which we receive when we fervently ask for it 2. Faith is a supernatural power that is absolutely necessary if we are to attain salvation 3. Faith requires free will and clear understanding of a person when he accepts the divine invitation 4. Faith is absolutely certain because Jesus guarantees it 5. Faith is incomplete unless it leads to active love 6. Faith grows when we listen more and more carefully to God’s word and enter a lively exchange with Him in prayer 7. Faith gives us even now a pre-taste of the joy in heaven Many say believing is not enough for them; they want to know Believing has two different meanings 1. If the parachutist is the clerk at the airport, “Is the parachute packed safely?” the other man answers casually “Hmm, I believe so” then that will not be enough for him; he would like to know it for sure 2. But if he asked a friend to pack the parachute, then the friend will answer the question by saying “Yes, I did it personally. You can trust me! To that the parachutist will reply “Yes, I believe you” This belief is more than knowing; it means assurance. Date Written: 2082020 Time written: 1:30 p.m. Source: YOUCAT pgs. 25-26 Poetry Form: Couplet and List