In Mormonism, faith is more than belief — it is described as a principle of action and power. To exercise faith in Christ, a person must believe he exists, understand his character, and strive to live according to his will. Faith is often tied to obedience: “You can strengthen your faith by keeping the commandments. Like all blessings from God, faith is obtained and increased through individual obedience and righteous action” (True to the Faith, pp. 54–55).
Faith in Mormonism is also seen as the power God gives people to resist sin and progress toward perfection. In this way, Jesus is understood less as the one who accomplished salvation and more as the lawgiver whose teachings show the path of righteousness. The more faithfully a person keeps the commandments, the stronger their faith is believed to become.
In biblical Christianity, faith is not primarily about obedience or personal power, but about trust. Faith means relying completely on what Jesus has already done — his perfect life, death, and resurrection. It is a gift of God through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3), and by faith alone, a person is justified before God.
