Seven Essentials of Faith

Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen".

Why is faith so essential to a follower of Jesus? 

1. Faith is essential to overcome worry. 

 Matthew 6:30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

2. Faith is essential for healing. 

Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that moment.

3. Faith is essential to overcome fear.

Matthew 8:26 He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

4. Faith is essential for forgiveness of sin.

Matthew 9:2 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."

5. Faith is essential for miracles.

Matthew 13:58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.

6. Faith is essential in the spiritual battle.

Matthew 17:19-20 Father brings his demon-possesed son to Jesus - Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, "Why couldn't we drive it out?" 20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith. 

7. Faith is essential for salvation.

Luke 7:50  Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."

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