The Basics of the Christian Faith - Faith

What is real, biblical faith?
Not wishful thinking. Not just “positive vibes.” Not a feeling, or a fallback plan. Faith is confidence in a trustworthy God, grounded in truth and backed by evidence. Faith is hearing God's Word, believing God's Word, acting on God's Word, and leaving the rest up to Him.
In this final message of our series, “The Basics of the Christian Faith,” we open up Matthew 9:27–31 and look at one simple, powerful phrase from Jesus: “According to your faith be it unto you.”

We’ll explore:
What faith is and what it isn’t
The four elements of personal faith (hear, believe, act, trust)
The difference between “faith that feels” and saving faith that saves
Why it’s not the amount of your faith, but the object of your faith that matters most

You can have all the faith in the world… but if it’s placed in the wrong thing, it won’t save you.
That’s why our faith must rest — not in a creed, a denomination, or a feeling — but in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

If you’ve been wrestling with doubt or confusion, this is your reminder: Jesus is enough.

Scriptures Referenced:
Matthew 9:27–31
Romans 10:17
1 Corinthians 15
Hebrews 11:6
2 Peter 1:16
Jude 3
Mark 11:22
James 2
2 Corinthians 10:5

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The Baptist Temple Hour is a ministry of our local church, Florence Baptist Temple. Today's sermon, by Pastor Bill Monroe, was recorded on 05.18.25. You can join us live on our FBTLive YouTube channel Sunday at ⁠⁠10:30⁠⁠ and 6 or Wednesday at 7.