Faith in
Jesus Christ

The gospel of Jesus Christ begins with faith in Christ. When you have faith in Christ, you believe in Him, trust in Him, and obey His commandments.

Christ Healing a Blind Man

What does it mean to have faith in Christ?

Having faith in Christ includes having a firm belief that He is the Son of God and the Savior of the world. It means believing that He suffered for your sins and afflictions.

When you have faith in Christ, you accept His Atonement and follow His teachings in your life. Heavenly Father blesses those who have faith to follow His Son.

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

How does faith in Jesus Christ
affect my life?

Faith is more than a theoretical belief in Christ; it is a principle of action. To have faith in Christ is to be willing to act on your belief in Him.

Faith in Christ leads you to want to change your life for the better. As your faith increases, you will desire to repent of your sins. In other words, you will want to change those thoughts and actions that are not in harmony with the teachings that Heavenly Father has revealed through His Son, Jesus Christ.

As you obey Heavenly Father, He blesses you. He gives you inner strength and determination to meet life's challenges and helps you change the desires of your heart. Through your faith in Jesus Christ, you can be healed, both physically and spiritually.

Heavenly Father promises that when you repent and change your life, He will forgive your sins and bless you. Faith in Jesus Christ and repentance lead to baptism in His Church.

Cecil O. Samuelson

Cecil O. Samuelson, president of BYU, recently spoke on increasing faith. Watch the video of his talk.

How can I increase my faith?

You can ask Heavenly Father in prayer to increase your faith. You can help your faith grow by reading the scriptures (see Romans 10:17; Helaman 15:7-8). Your faith will increase as you strive to live the teachings of Jesus Christ (see Alma 32:28-29).

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