How does one stand in the faith?
There are many entries in the Bible that encourage us to 'stand' . Understanding the context of this word is not difficult. The word stand is rendered as a noun, and brings about the interpretation as, an attitude towards a particular issue; a position taken in an cause or debate. Some synonyms of stand (as a noun) would be: viewpoint, opinion, attitude, belief. The following scripture verses from Paul's epistles all use the word 'stand' in this context, encouraging one to hold your ground, to be firm in your position and faith, to be stabilized in your view, Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand , and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be...