What is faith? The apostle Paul wrote: “Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.” (Hebrews 11:1) Our faith makes us sure that everything God promises in his Word is as good as done. It is as though we possessed a deed proving that we own certain property. Faith is also “the evident demonstration,” or evidence for conviction, regarding unseen things. Our mental perception and heart appreciation convince us that such things are real, although we have not seen them.—2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 1:18.
Faith is NOT a religion.
Faith is the assured expectation of what is hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities that are not seen. -- Hebrews 11: 1
Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him. -- Hebrews 11:6
And as for faith being a religion, it is our faith that defines our religion. The ancient Israelites showed that you can be part of a religion, in their case, true religion, and yet lack faith in Jehovah.
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