So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
— Romans 10:17 (KJV)
Faith is affirming, trusting and being confident in an objective truth about the unseen. It is based on reason, the objective truth of God’s person and promises that comes from scripture. There must also be trust - a personal conviction, confidence and diligent commitment to these truths. May we follow in the examples of Abel, Enoch and Noah, who lived by faith, that our faith may produce a dependence on, desire for and determination in God despite opposition.