u What is Faith? - Dictionary definition: 1. strong or unshakeable belief in something, especially without proof or evidence 2. a specific system of religious beliefs: the Jewish faith - Christianity trust in God and in his actions and promises 3. a conviction of the truth of certain doctrines of religion, especially when this is not based on reason but lets say on hope 4. complete confidence or trust in a person - remedy, etc 5. any set of firmly held principles or beliefs 6. allegiance or loyalty, as to a person (our loyalty is to Jesus Christ) or cause. 7. Our faith can be a “bad faith” insincerity or dishonesty 8. Our faith can be a “good faith” honesty or sincerity u What the Bible- God’s Word says about faith; 1. Read Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. 2. The whole of chapter 11 of Hebrews is on the faith of ordinary, everyday people