Divine Lexicon

Term

faith (prayer)

Trust or dependence on God based on believing his word and promises; it is essential to effective prayer.

Filed underSystematic Theology

Definition

Trust or dependence on God based on the fact that we take him at his word and believe his promises. Faith is essential to effective prayer.

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  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 18AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 18A.

Last revised August 14, 2026