The argument we are having about faith starts with the difference of opinion about “STRONG FAITH and WEAK FAITH.” It is my position that: “there is no strong or weak, but it is the application of that faith that comes across as strong or weak.” – Henry Cotton.
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. What does this definition mean?
Faith – (4102 from 3982) ASSURANCE, BELIEF, BELIEVE, CREDENCE
Substance – (5287) ESSENCE (compound of 5259 & 2476 [MEANS]
Hoped – (1679) ———— 1680 ANTICIPATED, EXPECTATION, FAITH, CONFIDENCE
Evidence – (1650) PROOF, CONVICTION
A person would be in order if they were to say: “Faith is the essence of things anticipated or expected, and the proof of things not seen.”
Does anyone disagree? Okay. Let us take a look at the word “faith” again. Is the word supposed to be taken Literally, Symbolically, or Metaphorically?
Literal – Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
Symbolic – Serving as a symbol.
Synonyms: figurative, representative, illustrative, emblematic, allegorical, parabolic, nonliteral
Metaphoric – A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Characteristic of or relating to metaphor.
Synonyms: figurative, allegorical, analogous, symbolic, emblematic, imaginative, fanciful