The Growth of Faith (Religion)
Forming an Image
An image is a picture we get in our minds of what a person, place or thing is like
Images of God
images of God are different because nobody has seen him
scriptures help form images of God
all images build a picture of God
personal faith = a person's own religious beliefs
stages of faith
childhood
trusting stage
influenced by people around us
believe God punishes bad and rewards good
adolescent
time of questioning
many hard questions are asked
some answered in a way but others not
mature
know its okay for questions not to be answered
comfortable with faith
knowing god is with you through good and bad