But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6). Our relationship with God is based upon faith. Without faith we can never please God. Therefore, it is so important that we define faith according to the Bible.
Faith that pleases God is an abiding gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:13). The indwelling Holy Spirit gives us the faith of God. That's a gift which abides and endures (1 Corinthians 13:13). It comes to us by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17).
Faith pleases God, because it is a bond of trust in a personal relationship with God. All good personal relationships are built upon trust. To know God in a meaningful relationship is to trust God through Jesus Christ (John 14:1; Ephesians 1:13). In the Greek New Testament, the word pisteuo means to believe or trust. The Bible describes God as trustworthy. If you trust in God and His Son Jesus Christ, you will not be disappointed (Romans 10:9-11).
Faith is confidence in God. That means God is working in us to please Himself. For it is God who works in you both to will and do for His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). God's Spirit works in your heart to trust Him and believe on His Son. Faith is looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
