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[[File:faith.jpg|right|350px|thumb|"'''Faith''' is confidence or trust... rather than [[Allegiance_and_Faith|allegiance]]. The [[fruit]]s of true faith is "probity", defined as: “Justice, honesty.” [[Faith]] in [[Christ]] will compel us to seek the [[kingdom of God]] and produce the [[righteousness]] of God.<Br>
We are saved by true faith. How do you know you have living faith?<Br>
James was adamant  "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone...  But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?...  For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." [[James 2]]:17-26<Br>
If there are no works or if you are doing contrary to the doctrines of Christ that is very strong evidence you do not have real faith. Fake faith saves no one. <Br>Matthew 24:5 "For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many." Or Matthew 7:21  "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?" Those guys clearly thought they had faith and works but must have been deceived, at least self-deceived. And then there is the whole Matthew 25:34-46. Those helping the brethren are in even though they did not know why until they were told and those not helping the brethren are out.]] 

== Faith ==

The word for ''faith'' today can be defined as:
<blockquote>'' "'''Faith''' is confidence or trust in a person or thing; or the observance of an obligation from [[loyalty]]; or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement; or a belief not based on proof; or it may refer to a particular system of religious belief."''</blockquote> 

The English word ''faith'' appeared around 1200 AD from the Middle English ''feith'', via Anglo-French ''fed''. It is probably from Latin ''fidem'' and the accusative of ''fidēs'' meaning ''trust'' and ''fīdere'' meaning ''to trust''.

The Greek word for '''''faith''''' (pistis)<Ref name="pistis">{{4102}}</Ref> was not merely what you think nor believe, but it was the compelling conviction of the truth that controlled your actions, which means of course if your deeds, e.g. your fruits, are not what should be expected then that faith is not true faith.<ref>[[Matthew 7]]:16 “Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?”<br>Matthew 7:20 “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”</ref>

''Pistis'' (Πίστις)<Ref name="pistis">{{4102}}</Ref> did not just mean you believed something to be true, but it was the personification of good faith, trust and reliability. Greek rhetoric and Christian faith share the concepts of faith (pistis). So from the Greek point of view ''pistis'' or faith by its nature produced good or good works. It included the concept of probity which was synonymous with integrity, rectitude; uprightness; honesty, faith, honor.

Two hundred years ago, the English word ''faith'' was defined as “Probity; good faith is the very soul of contracts. [[Faith]] also signifies confidence, belief; as, full faith and credit ought to be given to the acts of a magistrate while acting within his jurisdiction. Vide Bona fide.” 

=== Belief vs Faith ===

[[File:cauldron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This [[One purse#Civic Flesh pots|city is the caldron]] in which they are bound by [[Swear not|oath]] and [[Allegiance and Faith|allegiance]] to be the ''flesh without [[faith]]'' [[Biting one another]] in an unrighteous system of [[Mammon]].]]

'''Belief''' is defined as "a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing." It is the attitude that something is the case or true. In epistemology, philosophers use the term "belief" to refer to attitudes about the world which can be either true or false. To believe something is to take it to be true. The English word "belief only appears once in the Bible (KJV).<Ref>[[2 Thessalonians 2]]:13 ¶ But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and '''belief''' of the truth:</Ref> It is translated from  the Greek word "pistis" translated 239 times as "faith".<Ref name="pistis">{{4102}}</Ref> All faith includes belief but not all belief includes faith.

On the other hand, we see that [[faith]] includes a "conviction of the truth"<Ref name="pistis">{{4102}}</Ref> and is defined as ''probity'' which is defined as "Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness... Tried virtue or integrity; strict honesty; virtue; sincerity; high principle". Probity has been defined as: ''“Justice, honesty. A man of probity is one who loves justice and honesty, and who dislikes the contrary.”'' Belief may be what you consider to be true but it is not always "confirmed... Tried virtue."

Many people may say they believe Jesus is the Christ<Ref>Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
: Luke 21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am [Christ]; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.</Ref> or even think that they [[believe]] but are they honest in their belief? Do they do what Jesus said? Are they a [[Doeth|doer of the word]]?<Ref>[[Matthew 7]]:21  Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
: Matthew 25:11  Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
: Luke 6:46  And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
: Luke 13:25  When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:</Ref>

The [[fruit]]s of true faith is "probity" or the works of “Justice, honesty.” [[Faith]] in [[Christ]] will compel us to [[seek]] the [[kingdom of God]] and produce the [[righteousness]] of God to be seen in the actions of [[Christians]]. If the fruits of true faith draws us to good works and compels us away from being [[workers of iniquity]], then [[Modern Christians]] would not be engaging in [[covetous practices]] pursuing the [[wages of unrighteousness]], nor taking a bite out of one another through the exercising authority of men who merely call themselves [[benefactors]], but would be practicing [[pure Religion]] through a [[daily ministration]] of [[charity]] like the [[early Church]].

== Religious Faith ==

Understanding that [[religion]] is simply the faithful ''performance of duty to God and your fellow men''—and NOT just what you think—overturns many of the modern religious doctrines. It also brings the nature of modern government and its politics into a new light and understanding. Understanding the [[Imperial Cult of Rome]] and the [[Christian conflict]] with [[Rome]] can bring a fuller understanding of the Faith of [[early Christians]] and what [[Baptism]] meant and how it changed their lives.

[[File:Bible.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion including the study of the nature of knowledge, justification, and the rationality of belief. To believe the [[Bible]] you will need to understand what the authors were trying to say in the context of the times in which they wrote it.]]

The word [[faith]] only appears twice in the Old Testament but over two hundred times in the New Testament. The words translated faith in the Old Testament is also translated "truth" and appears in many forms.[[0530]]‘emuwnah<Ref>{{0530}}</Ref>, [[0529]] ‘emuwn,<Ref>{{0529}}</Ref> [[0539]]  ‘aman,<Ref>{{0539}}</Ref> [[0540]],<Ref>{{0540}}</Ref> [[0541]],<Ref>{{0541}}</Ref> [[0542]],<Ref>{{0542}}</Ref> [[0543]],<Ref>{{0543}}</Ref> [[0544]]<Ref>{{0544}}</Ref> all have to do with being faithful.

That is similar to the word [[charity]] that does not even appear in the Old Testament. We know the Old Testament speaks of [[freewill offerings]] and the whole national government depended upon those offerings or sacrifices given to the [[Levites]]. In the New Testament we see the same concept of [[freewill offerings]] expressed as [[charity]] which is often translated [[love]]. Trusting in the [[perfect law of liberty]] and [[the way]] of charity and love is all about having [[faith]] and bearing the [[fruit]] of that faith which comes with [[repent]]ance.

The base [[Hebrew]] word AlefMemNun<Ref>{{0539}}</Ref>  is only translated ''faith'' in Habakkuk.<Ref>[[Habakkuk 2]]:4 Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.</Ref>  It is commonly translated "believe". The word we see translated "faith" once in the Old Testament is AlefMemVavNunHey<Ref>{{0530}} </Ref> is also translated "office" five times. In [[Habakkuk 1]] God talks about "men as the fishes of the sea" and men who "deal treacherously" "catch them in their net..." and they "sacrifice unto their net... and their meat [is] plenteous" and therefore they will not "empty their net, and ... continually... slay the nations?"

The [[kingdom of God]] was taken from the [[Pharisees]] because they were not bearing [[fruit]]. They were not bearing fruit because they were [[Corban|making the word of God to none effect]] as [[workers of iniquity]].

The [[Pharisees]] were condemned because they did not attend to the [[weightier matters]] and they did not attend to them because their intent was to serve themselves rather than the people. They made all kinds of rules and listed things to do but their intent was not based on the faith of [[Abraham]] or [[Moses]] which brought them into conflict with [[Christ]].

The systems of the [[world]] use a mix of [[socialism]] and [[capitalism]]. But they also allow an exercising authority over both the bureaucratic stones of their [[altars]]/institutions and over the people. This is because of the intent of their hearts.

There are many people who say they have faith in [[Jesus]] who was the [[Christ]], but for that to be true they would have to know the real Jesus Christ. If they did believe in the real Jesus, they would find themselves compelled to adhere to the [[Doctrines of Jesus]] by that faith. If we are not doing what [[Christ]] said to do or if we are [[Doers|doing]] what he said made the [[Corban|word of God to none effect]], then the truth of our assumed faith comes into question and we may have need of [[repent]]ance.

That trust in [[Jesus]] would include [[love]] of Him and [[The Way]] he taught His [[Disciples]]. And if you loved Him, you would be compelled by that love and faith to [[Keep the Commandments]]. Your [[society]] and [[community]]  would become truly free, and it would be void of the [[elements]] of the [[world]] and the [[bondage]] of [[Egypt]]. You would not become [[merchandise]] as predicted by Peter, nor would you become a [[surety]] for debt nor would you [[curse children]] with that debt, in your own [[wantonness]] and [[sloth]].

Real faith compels [[virtue]] by controlling what you do in matters of justice and honor. 

Real faith causes you to [[Keep the Commandments|keep the commandments]] and not [[covet]] your neighbor's goods. It would compel the people to do what Christ [[commanded]].

[http://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/ThatWord2nwv.php Continue reading...]

Real faith is our [[Allegiance and Faith|allegiance]] to what was called [[The Way]]. You are only a real Christian if you have repented and are following Christ and His Way, and if you are a [[Doer]] of His word. Otherwise your faith is a lie.

People who do not live by faith in [[Christ]] and [[The Way|His Way]] often live by force, [[Biting one another|biting one another]].

People who do not live by faith often live by [[socialism]] and other [[Covetous Practices]]:
*''"Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his [[faith]]." ([[Habakkuk 2]]:4)''
*''"For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to [[faith]]: as it is written, The just shall live by faith." ([[Romans 1]]:17)''
*''"But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by [[faith]]." ([[Galatians 3]]:11)''
*''"Now the just shall live by [[faith]]: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." ([[Hebrews 10]]:38)''

'''That Word You Use''' - Part 2 - '''Faith'''<Br>
What did the word Faith mean before it became just what people think?<Br>
http://www.hisholychurch.org/news/articles/ThatWord2nwv.php 

Chapter 14. of the book [[COg|The Covenants of the gods]]<Br>
'''Trust vs Faith'''<Br>
Audio http://keysofthekingdom.info/COG-14.mp3  <Br>
Text http://www.hisholychurch.org/study/gods/cog14tvf.php

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