Biblical Analysis of Faith Trust and Reliance
"The just shall live by
faith." (Romans 1:17)
"For by grace you have been
saved through faith." (Ephesians 2:8)
"My soul waits silently for
God alone." (Psalm 62:1)
"The LORD is my refuge."
(Psalm 91:2)
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Comparison Items |
Faith Trust |
Reliance |
|
Basic Meaning |
• Complete
trust and commitment • Built
on knowledge of God's nature and promises • Spiritual
level of faith dependency |
• Practical
dependence and seeking help • Built
on experience and needs • Life-level
support dependence |
|
Essential Differences |
• Greater
emphasis on spiritual relationship • Includes confidence in unseen things • One
of the elements of salvation • Involves eternal relationship |
• Greater
emphasis on practical help • Built
on visible experiences • Expression
of life wisdom • Involves present needs |
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Specific Explanation |
• Believing
God's promises will be fulfilled • Maintaining
faith in tribulations • Willing
to submit to God's guidance • Contains
elements of worship and praise |
• Seeking
God's help in difficulties •
Acknowledging one's weaknesses and limitations • Seeking
specific guidance and protection • Focus
on solving practical problems |
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Examples |
• Abraham leaving his homeland in faith • David facing Goliath • Daniel in the lions' den • Paul's missionary journeys |
• Elijah being fed by the brook • Ruth seeking refuge with Boaz • Hezekiah seeking healing in illness • Disciples seeking help in the storm |
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Practical Applications |
• When facing major life decisions • In
ministry and missionary work • When holding fast to truth and faith • In evangelism
and testimony |
• In daily
life needs • When facing difficulties and challenges • When seeking direction and wisdom • In handling
interpersonal relationships |
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Related Scripture |
• "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence
of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) • "The just shall live by faith." (Romans 1:17) • "For by grace you have been saved through faith."
(Ephesians 2:8) • "I know whom I have believed." (2 Timothy 1:12) |
• "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5) • "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence
in man." (Psalm 118:8) • "My soul waits silently for God alone." (Psalm
62:1) • "The LORD is my refuge." (Psalm 91:2) |
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Integrated Application |
Both complement
each other: • Faith
trust is the foundation of reliance • Reliance
is the manifestation of faith trust • Both
are needed in practice • Together
they build an intimate relationship with God |
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This table provides a detailed analysis of the
different aspects of 'Faith Trust' and 'Reliance' in the Bible. As you can see, while these
two concepts are distinct, they are inseparable. Faith Trust
emphasizes the spiritual dimension of faith,
while Reliance focuses more on practical dependence on God in daily life.
*Please refer to the International Training for Elders
and Responsible Ones - October 2024
General Subject: Living in the Reality of the Kingdom
of God
Week 4: The Exercise of the Kingdom for the Building Up
of the Church
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