I. THE MEANING OF FAITH. 1. Faith is the assurance of things desired; Heb. 11:1. 2. Faith is taking God at His Word; John 5:24. 3. Faith is believing and trusting in God; Acts 27:25; Ps. 9:10. II. THE NEED OF FAITH. 1. It is necessary to please God; Heb. 11:6. 2. It is necessary to obtain salvation; Eph. 2:8. 3. It is necessary to obtain assurance; 1 John 5:13. III. THE MEANS OF FAITH. 1. It comes from the Word of God; Rom. 10:17. 2. It comes from our Lord
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