Where in the Bible is faith defined?
The Bible defines faith in Hebrews 11:1, the great faith chapter. Scripture's own definition of the word is found there, beginning with verse 1. This passage is where the biblical definition of faith is located. Hebrews 11 is specifically called the great faith chapter.
Les explains that he has one clear-cut definition for the word faith: taking God at His Word. He then directs listeners back to the Scripture's own definition, pointing to Hebrews 11, the great faith chapter, beginning with verse 1. The context also notes the Reformation theme 'the just shall live by faith,' which Les connects to the Old Testament, possibly from Amos, and to Martin Luther's conclusion that the just shall live by faith, not by works, religion, or ritual.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.