Only through faith in Jesus can we get to Heaven. Only through faith in Him, our Lord and Savior can we be blessed with the gift of eternal life and salvation.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." -St. John 14:6
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." -Romans 10:17
"(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)" -II Corinthians 5:2
”This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” -I Timothy 1:15
FAITH
Verses: St. John 20:24-29, Romans 1:17, St. Matthew 8:5-10, St. Luke 18:16-17, II Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1, 12:1-3, Romans 3:22, I Peter 1:6-7
"I Peter 1:6-7 -- Refiner's Fire
"A prospector who discovers gold-bearing rock send it to an assayer for evaluation. Testing by fire will melt off most impurities, and the true gold will emerge purified. Suffering acts in much the same way, says Peter: It exposes and refines true faith. In addition, faith in the midst of such trials will earn future rewards.
"FAITH
"What are the signs of true faith?
"The author of Hebrews launches into a detailed description of faith, complete with references to several dozen biographical models. (Some have dubbed Hebrews 11 the 'Faith Hall of Fame.') 'Without faith,' Hebrews says bluntly, 'it is impossible to please God' (Hebrews 11:6).
"But the picture of faith emerging from these chapters contains some surprises. The author uses words and phrases like 'persevere,' 'endure,' 'do not lose heart.' In many instances, the heroes cited did not receive the promise they hoped for; some ended up flogged and destitute, hiding out in goastkins (Hebrews 11:36-38). Many died horrible deaths.
"Faith, concludes the author, most resembles a difficult race. The runner has his or her eyes on the winner's prize, and despite nagging temptations to slacken the pace, refuses to let up until he or she crosses the finish line.
"Hebrews holds up Jesus, who endured great suffering for our sakes (Hebrews 12:2-3), as the ultimate example. The faith described in Hebrews is not sugarcoated; God does not guarentee a life of luxury and ease. It is tough faith: a constant commitment to hang on and believe God against all odds, no matter what." -Gods Words of Life
