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Dimensions of Faith - Part 5: Faith is Supported by Patience

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (ESV)
1 John 5:4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. (ESV)
Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; (ESV)
Faith is the entrance of Salvation. Ephesians 2:8–10

Faith is based on God's Word. Hebrews 11:1
Faith is completed by Acting on God's Word. Hebrews 11:1–2
Faith is strengthened through Prayer. Matthew 26:41
Faith is supported by Patience. Hebrews 6:12

Galatians 6:9–10 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (ESV)
James 5:7–11 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. (ESV)
Hebrews 6:15 And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. (ESV)
Galatians 5:22–23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (ESV)

makrothymia — The key New Testament term for God's patience (makrothymia) means literally “long-tempered” and can legitimately be contrasted with our English concept of being short-tempered
hypomone — The Greek word for "perseverance" is hypomone. It is the capacity to continue to bear up under difficult circumstances — 'endurance, being able to endure.’

3-5-7 Principle
Proverbs 3:5–7 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. (ESV)
Trust — batach — “The Hebrew word batach, meaning "to attach oneself, to trust, confide in, feel safe.” It also mean “be bold (confident, secure, sure).”
Lord — Yahweh — The special title Yahweh means master and absolute ruler and is the name God used to reveal himself in His relationship with man.
Heart — Leb — All your heart In Proverbs, the Hebrew word predominantly used for heart is leb. It "not only includes the motives, feelings, affections, and desires, but also the will, the aims, the principles, the thoughts, and the intellect.”
Acknowledge — Yada — The Hebrew verb yada ("to know") means to encounter, experience, or share relationship in an intimate way.
Fear — Yare
James 1:2–4
Hebrews 11:39–40

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