(n.) Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is
declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and
veracity; reliance on testimony.
(n.) The assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of
another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm
and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in
regard to important moral truth.
(n.) The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture
narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes
called historical and speculative faith.
(n.) The belief in the facts and truth of the Scriptures, with a
practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate
belief in the person and work of Christ, which affects the character
and life, and makes a man a true Christian, -- called a practical,
evangelical, or saving faith.
(n.) That which is believed on any subject, whether in science,
politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious
belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; and especially,
the system of truth taught by Christ; as, the Christian faith; also,
the creed or belief of a Christian society or church.
(n.) Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a
person honored and beloved; loyalty.
(n.) Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he
violated his faith.
(n.) Credibility or truth.
(interj.) By my faith; in truth; verily.
