Faith Misused: Why Christianity Is Not Just Another Religion

by Alvin J Schmidt and Alvin J. Schmidt

What is the meaning of the word faith? Current society believes that faith is to have endless trust or confidence in something. But Christians believe this trust and never-ending confidence isn't just in something. It's in God. The true interpretation of faith is shown by historical events in the New Testament such as Jesus' birth and crucifixion. God's followers put their trust in Him and believed He would one day send His son to die for the forgiveness of sins. The original definition in the New Testament is the Greek concept of faith called pistis. Pistis means that God's followers have complete confidence in Him and believe He is the creator of all things, loves all His people, and will one day return for them. Rev. Dr. Alvin J. Schmidt explores how society has slowly been shifting away from this definition over time and discusses how Christians can help restore the true meaning of faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758671113
• ISBN13: 9780758671110
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.0"

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a look at the New Testament use of "faith"

This is a look at the New Testament use of faith (or in Greek πίστη písti) as compared to its modern use, often interchangeably with belief or religion. The NT use of faith is a firm conviction founded in eyewitness, historical accounts, and facts. Rev. Dr. Schmidt talks about the historical context of the original Greek and how it has been misused through time. Each chapter includes questions for discussion (making it a great study) and it's short enough I read it in one sitting, but will go back for a deeper dive.