"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, we need to understand the faith that pleases God.
Faith is the way to please God. Faith is a gift of God's grace, an abiding gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:13). The indwelling Holy Spirit gives us faith in God. That's a gift which abides and endures (1 Corinthians 13:13). It comes by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17).
Faith is the bond of trust in our 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. Those who trust in God and His Son Jesus Christ are not 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 works in our hearts to trust Him and believe on His Son. Faith is "looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2).
