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Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is
declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and
veracity; reliance on testimony. |
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The assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of
another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm
and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in
regard to important moral truth. |
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The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture
narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes
called historical and speculative faith. |
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The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a
practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate
belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character
and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical,
evangelical, or saving faith. |
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That which is believed on any subject, whether in science,
politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious
belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially,
the system of truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also,
the creed or belief of a Christian society or church. |
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Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a
person honored and beloved; loyalty. |
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Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he
violated his faith. |
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Credibility or truth. |
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By my faith; in truth; verily. |
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