3: Fides

1. Term: Fides

Pronunciation: FEE-days
Meaning: Faith, trust, belief; confidence in God and His promises.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used in the Latin Vulgate to describe faith in God, the foundation of salvation and Christian life.
  • Emphasizes both intellectual assent and trustful commitment.

3. Example Verse:

  • Hebrews 11:1 — “Fides est substantia rerum sperandarum, argumentum non apparentium.”
    (“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”)
  • Romans 5:1 — “Justificati igitur ex fide, pacem habemus ad Deum.”
    (“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God.”)

4. Theological Significance:

  • Fides is central to Christian doctrine, especially in discussions of justification and salvation.
  • Forms the basis for many theological and ecclesiastical terms related to belief and trust.
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