Unless men have an actual knowledge that the course they are pursuing is according to the will of God, they will grow weary in their minds and faint. More than mere belief or supposition is necessary. This is important because a religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation. Those who make this sacrifice will have the testimony that their course is pleasing in the sight of God. It was in offering sacrifices that Abel obtained the knowledge that he was accepted of God.
Faith is the first principle in the science of theology.
Christ is the prototype or standard of salvation. God desires the salvation of men, and men cannot be saved without faith. When faith is perfected they are like Him. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Through faith. .