Perspectives on faith

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Faith

A belief and trust in God, considered essential for pleasing Him.

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Jesus

A common belief that he is the Son of God and is the Messiah.

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Modern Christians

Christians believe that God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the consequences of its sins.

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Modern Muslims

Muslims believe that God is the creator of all things, and that God is all-powerful and all-knowing.

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Similar belief between Islam and Christianity

Muslims and Christians both believe that Jesus was born to Mary, a virgin. They both also believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

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Apathetic Faith

A type of faith that never takes root and remains idle, often characterized by a lack of commitment.

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Selfish Faith

A me-centered faith that believes good works and prayers will lead to personal blessings, missing the true foundation of faith.

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Material Faith

A faith that acknowledges God but becomes distracted by material possessions, prioritizing worldly fulfillment over spiritual devotion.

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Devoted Faith

A dedicated faith that is nourished and established to endure trials, centered on Christ.

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Hebrews 11:1–6

A biblical passage defining faith as assurance in things hoped for and conviction in unseen realities.

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Faith of Abel

The example of Abel, whose faith led to an acceptable sacrifice and commendation from God.

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Faith of Enoch

Enoch's faith that pleased God, resulting in his being taken up without seeing death.

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Romans 4:3–5

A scripture emphasizing that faith, rather than works, is counted as righteousness before God.

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Imân

The Arabic term for faith in Islam, encompassing belief in God, prophets, and divine decrees.

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The two foundations of Islam

Reports and Quran

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Quran

The revelations to Muhammad, regarded as the holy text in Islam.

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Hadith

Reports about Muhammad's life and deeds, serving as a source of guidance in Islam.

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Modern Christianity

A movement that embraces diverse paths to God and does not strictly adhere to traditional views on salvation.

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Traditional Islam

A comprehensive way of life where social and religious beliefs are closely intertwined.

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Modern Islam

A shift towards a separation of church and state, resembling Western religious practices.

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