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