For OBW - What is the nature of Faith?

[Peter Debelak]

Originally Posted by UntoHim

Whoooohooooo! Somebody actually cares what UntoHim thinks!
For those of you who don't know, our friend Peter is a Juris Doctor...and people of this ilk never, never "ask a question that they don't know the answer to". Seriously though, I appreciate the chance to redeem myself as a wayward Admin of our little virtual clubhouse.

YES! YES a thousand times yes!. I would welcome "non Local Church" discussions here. The only thing I would say is that I wish that it could be within the rough confines of our "shared experience". Also so long as it does not wonder off into discussions including things that challenge and/or degrade the basic elements of the Christian faith - that the Bible is indeed the Word of God - that God has revealed himself to man through the Triune God - The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit - That the Lord Jesus Christ was the One and Unique God-Man, the unique Son of God, who was born of a virgin, lived a human life, was crucified and was raised from the dead and that those who believe on his name are saved.

Any questions?

Faith, MIke. Here's your thread.

I can lead a "well-lived" Christian life and never require faith, in a particular sense. I could just master cultural norms and vocabulary. If I'm dynamic, others might even praise me for it. So where does this "faith" you talk about play out? What does it look like? How does one find it? What's the dynamic between "faith" and "group"?

I have some thoughts on these questions , but would rather hear your take. Ramble as long as it takes!