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Jan 4, 2022 · This account makes it seem that God was rewarding and complimenting Abraham for blind faith, and since Abraham is one of the models given to us to follow, it would seem that blind faith is the ideal. That, however, is not the whole story. If we turn to the book of Hebrews and read what it says about Abraham, we can find out a bit more.
- Jesus Christ Came into the World. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).
- God Is Faithful in Keeping His Promises. “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
- We Have the Word of God and the Holy Spirit to Guide Us. “Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm 73:25-26).
- Jesus Calls Us Blessed When We Believe and Do Not See. “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed’” (John 20:29).
- Hebrews 11:1 ESV / 192 helpful votes. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
- John 20:29 ESV / 179 helpful votes. Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
- Proverbs 14:15 ESV / 138 helpful votes. The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
- Hebrews 11:6 ESV / 117 helpful votes. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
- Is Faith Meant to Be Blind?
- Faith in The Bible
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- What Does This Mean?
We often think of concepts like love or faith as being blind, but I think a full reading through Scripture gives us a different insight. Faith is not blind, instead, it is focused, sharply focused, on its objective, which is Jesus. When life gets troubling, it is like driving through fog and rain. You know the road is there. You know that centerlin...
Our heroes of faith saw the promises not in front of them, but far off. They didn’t get to experience the fullness of their hopehere on earth but knew what Jesus demonstrated for us — a focused conviction on more than what our physical eyes can see. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and p...
These moments of emotional/spiritual fog echo Peter’s attempt to join Jesus on the waves. If we look at the storm and the waves, our hearts will sink. But if our faith is fixed on Jesus, our faith will carry us to Him. Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. After He ...
King David prayed, “As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake” (Psalms 17:15). Like David, we must safeguard the places we rest our faith; not in success or on earthly circumstances. Those things are not worthy of our hearts and are so easily lost. Our faith and hope rest on Jesus Hims...
Mar 13, 2017 · 1 Thessalonians 5:21 seems to be telling us to have just the exact opposite of blind faith. Objection: “Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly” – Hebrews 11:6. I agree with this.
May 14, 2020 · First, "blind faith" is never discussed in the Bible. Christians are not asked to believe or trust on the basis of no evidence. The greatest passage about faith/belief in the Bible is Heb 11.
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Feb 14, 2022 · After all, blind faith asserts that evidence is not necessary. In other words, Jesus did not want people to have blind faith, so He provided proof (miracles) to show them who He is. Faith comes after Jesus shows us who He is. Romans 10:17 communicates the same idea: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”.
