what is a simple definition of faith?
A simple definition of faith is taking God at His Word and believing it from cover to cover. It is the first thing God looks for, and Scripture lists faith first among faith, hope, and love, with Hebrews 11:6 beginning, "But without faith."
Les explains that his definition of faith is taking God at His Word, believing it from cover to cover. In the context of the fruit of the Spirit, he says the last three fruits are tied to our association with God Himself, and the first thing God looks for is faith. He points to Hebrews 11:6, which begins "But without faith," and to 1 Corinthians 13, where faith, hope, and love abide, with faith listed first. He also notes that not all Scripture is written directly to us, giving Leviticus 5 as an example, yet the simple definition remains taking God at His Word.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.