Faith

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Scripture uses this word in two ways, but with two entirely different meanings. As a rule, when the article “the” is used with “faith,” it is referring to the Christian revelation of truth. For instance, Jude 33Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. (Jude 3) says, “The faith that was once delivered to the saints.” But when the article “the” is not mentioned, it is simply referring to the inward energy of a soul’s confidence in God. For instance, Acts 20:22And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, (Acts 20:2)1 Says, “Repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”