Fé: o que é, como funciona e sua prática diária

O que é a fé segundo a Bíblia

A fé bíblica é a certeza convicta das promessas de Deus e a prova daquilo que os olhos naturais não conseguem ver (Hebreus 11:1). Longe de ser otimismo ingênuo ou pensamento positivo, ela é uma confiança ativa no caráter e na fidelidade daquele que prometeu.

Na tradição bíblica, ter fé envolve crer que Deus existe e confiar que ele cuida daqueles que o buscam sinceramente.

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.(Hebrews 11:1)

6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that comes to God-The Father must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.(Hebrews 11:6)

11 Through faith also Sarah [princess] herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.(Hebrews 11:11)

2 Looking unto Yeshua [God is Salvation] the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the stake (cross), despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God-The Father.(Hebrews 12:2)

38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if [any man] draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.(Hebrews 10:38)

Salvação e justificação mediante a fé

No coração do Novo Testamento está o ensino de que a reconciliação com Deus não é conquistada por mérito ou esforço próprio, mas recebida como presente pela fé em Jesus Cristo. Essa mensagem atravessa as cartas apostólicas: a fé acolhe o favor imerecido de Deus e produz paz duradoura com o Criador.

Essa confiança não brota do vazio, mas nasce ao ouvir a mensagem do evangelho.

8 For by grace are you2f saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God-The Father:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.(Ephesians 2:8,9)

17 For in it is the righteousness of God-The Father revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.(Romans 1:17)

5 But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.(Romans 4:5)

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God-The Father through our Lord - Kurios [he to whom a person belongs] Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah]:(Romans 5:1)

10 For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.(Romans 10:10)

17 So then faith [comes] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God-The Father.(Romans 10:17)

20 I am crucified with Moshiach [Messiah]: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Moshiach [Messiah] lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God-The Father, who loved me, and gave himself for me.(Galatians 2:20)

26 For you2f are all the children of God-The Father by faith in Moshiach [Messiah] Yeshua [God is Salvation].

27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Moshiach [Messiah] have put on Moshiach [Messiah].(Galatians 3:26,27)

A fé na oração e diante do impossível

Nos Evangelhos, Jesus repetidamente desafiou as pessoas a confiarem no poder soberano de Deus. Ter fé na oração não significa tentar manipular a vontade divina, mas reconhecer que Deus pode agir além dos limites humanos.

Mesmo uma fé pequena como um grão de mostarda é suficiente quando repousa no Deus Todo-Poderoso.

20 He said to them: "Because of the limitation of your faith. Truly I say to you, if there be any faith in you, as a grain of mustard, if you believe, you will say to this mountain depart and it will depart; nothing will be withheld from you."(Gosel 17:20)

21 Yeshua [God is Salvation] answered and said to them: "If you have faith without doubt, not only to the fig tree will you do, but should you say to this mountain that it should depart and go into the sea, it will be done"(Gosel 21:21)

22 "Everything which you shall ask in prayer while believing, you will receive".(Gosel 21:22)

29 "Your faith will heal you"(Gosel 9:29)

28 Yeshua [God is Salvation] answered her: "Woman, great is your faith, let it be done to you as you asked". So from that time on, her daughter was healed.(Gosel 15:28)

23 Yeshua [God is Salvation] said unto him, If youi can believe, all things [are] possible to him that believes.(Mark 9:23)

22 And Yeshua [God is Salvation] answering says unto them, Have faith in God-Theos.(Mark 11:22)

24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever you2f desire, when you2f pray, believe that you2f receive [them], and you2f shall have [them].(Mark 11:24)

37 For with God-Theos nothing shall be impossible.(Luke 1:37)

Fé prática: obras, caráter e perseverança

A Escritura distingue a fé genuína de uma mera afirmação teórica. O apóstolo Tiago enfatiza que a fé verdadeira inevitavelmente transparece em ações de justiça, obediência e cuidado com o próximo. Sem frutos concretos, qualquer profissão de fé torna-se vazia.

Nas dificuldades e provações diárias, essa mesma fé funciona como um escudo contra o desespero e serve para amadurecer a perseverança cristã.

26 For as the body without the Spirit [Ruach] is dead, so faith without works is dead also.(Jacob 2:26)

3 Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith works patience.(Jacob 1:3)

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God-The Father, that gives to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord - Kurios.

8 A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.(Jacob 1:5-8)

6 Wherein you2f greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, you2f are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah]:

8 Whom having not seen, you2f love; in whom, though now you2f see [him] not, yet believing, you2f rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

9 Receiving the end of your faith, [even] the salvation of [your] souls.(1 Peter 1:6-9)

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.(1 Peter 5:9)

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, which you2f shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.(Ephesians 6:16)

2 And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.(1 Corinthians 13:2)

13 Watch you2f, stand fast in the faith, keep on you like men (behave/act as a man should), be strong.(1 Corinthians 16:13)

7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)(2 Corinthians 5:7)

Confiança no dia a dia e a promessa da vida eterna

Viver pela fé significa abrir mão da autossuficiência e permitir que a sabedoria de Deus guie escolhas, relacionamentos e caminhos cotidianos. Mesmo diante do sofrimento ou da morte, o cristão apoia sua esperança na promessa da ressurreição e da vida plena com Cristo.

5 Trust in the LORD-Yehōvah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate] with all youi heart; and lean not unto youi own understanding.

6 In all youi ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct youi paths.(Mishlei - Proverbs 3:5,6)

15 For thus says the Lord-Adonai [Greatest Above All Things] GOD-Yehōvih (THE FATHER), the Holy One of Yisra’el [He Holds Onto The Heel Of God]; In returning and rest shall you2f be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and you2f would not.(Isaiah 30:15)

13 Now the God-The Father of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you2f may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit [Ruach HaKodesh].(Romans 15:13)

11 But youi, O man of God-The Father, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.(1 Timothy 6:11)

7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:(2 Timothy 4:7)

13 If we believe not, [yet] he abides faithful: he cannot deny himself.(2 Timothy 2:13)

4 For whatsoever is born of God-The Father overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, [even] our faith.(1 John 5:4)

16 For God-The Father so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(John 3:16)

35 And Yeshua [God is Salvation] said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst.(John 6:35)

25 Yeshua [God is Salvation] said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Believe youi this?(John 11:25,26)

15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain my own ways before him.(Job 13:15)