The Work of Faith

Abraham believed in the Lord and it was credited him for righteousness. Gen 15:6*


The word used in the Hebrew is "Amen" - "Abraham Amen'ed the Lord..."  Amen is the root word for faith in Hebrew: Emunah.


Now faith is the foundation of things we hope for, the proof of things we cannot see.  By faith the elders received approval. By faith we understand the universe was created by the Word of God, so that what is seen was not made from the things that are visible. Heb.11:1-3~  The Apostolic author is referring to Psalm 33:6** - By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.


Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who diligently search for Him. Heb. 11:6 For what can be known about God is clear to them, because God Himself has made it clear to them. Indeed, ever since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes - His eternal power and divine nature - have been understood and observed by what He made, sot that people are without excuse. Roms 1:19-20~  For we live by faith, not by sight. II Cor. 5:7~ Because we don't look for things that can be seen, but for things that can't be seen. For things that can be seen are temporary, but things that can't be seen are Eternal. II Cor.4:17-18~


Faith by itself, if it does not prove itself with actions, is dead. But someone may say, “You have faith, and I have actions.” Show me your faith without any actions, and I will show you my faith by my actions. James 2:17-18~  Abraham acted in faith when he stood in God's presence, Who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that don't even exist. Hoping in spite of hopeless circumstances, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," as he had been told. Roms 4:17-18~  Now hope that is seen is not really hope, for who hopes for what can be seen? But if we hope for what we don't see, then do we eagerly wait for it with patience. Roms 8:24-25~


*  Author's Translation
**  King James Version
~ Scripture translations by International Standard Version of the New Testament