FAITH

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Faith: The Substance of Things Hoped For
Pillars of the Faith Series – Making Christianity Practical, Book 4

Faith is the foundation of the Christian life, yet for many it remains one of the hardest concepts to fully grasp. In Faith: The Substance of Things Hoped For, BspDr. Eric L. Douglass, Sr. provides an exhaustive yet practical exploration of biblical faith as described in Hebrews 11:1—“Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen.”

This volume unpacks faith not as vague belief, but as a dynamic, living trust in the God who saves, sustains, and sanctifies. Rooted in Scripture and personal testimony, the book confronts doubt, explores the relationship between faith and reason, and demonstrates how faith is lived out in the struggles and victories of life.

Key themes include:

• Defining Faith – distinguishing faith from mere belief, tracing its meaning in both Old and New Testaments.

• The Foundation of Faith – faith in God, Christ, the Spirit, and Scripture as the bedrock of Christian life.

• Faith in Action – how faith informs works, prayer, and perseverance through trials.

• Faith and Salvation – exploring faith’s role in grace, repentance, justification, and assurance.

• Faith and Joy – the intimate relationship between faith, suffering, and joy.

• Growing in Faith – nurturing faith, overcoming doubt, and reaching spiritual maturity.

Each chapter closes with bibliographies and additional suggested readings, making this both a devotional resource and a scholarly tool.

Blending biblical exegesis, theology, and lived experience, Faith: The Substance of Things Hoped For calls believers to embrace a faith that does not deny the struggles of life, but overcomes them with confident trust in God’s promises.