Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth

This is the second of a four part series looking at what the bible says about Gods' plan for our salvation, 
This study considers why faith is Gods chosen way for us to believe, receive and follow Him, and how faith itself reveals something of our character. 

Why faith?

The promise

Matthew 5:5

What is Gods' plan?

1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Titus 1:2

What is the root problem of pride?
Psalm 10:4, Romans 1:21, John 12:43

How does God see pride?
1 Samuel 16:7, Luke 16:15b

What does God say to the proud heart?
Obadiah 1:3, Psalm 14:1

What is Gods' way for us to overcome pride?
Matthew 18:3, Luke 14:11

What is Gods opportunity for us all?
Acts 17:26-28, Jeremiah 17:10, Psalm 154:18

What is Gods' call and promise? 
Isaiah 55:6-9

Why has God chosen for us to need faith in Him?
Isaiah 55:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 1 Corinthians 2:5, Ephesians 2:8

How do we respond by using faith in Christ?
Romans 10:9

What pleases God?
Hebrews 11:6

What can prevent people from knowing God?
1 Corinthians 1:21

What way has God chosen for people to come to faith in Christ?
1 Corinthians 1:21, Romans 10:17, Romans 10:13, 1 Corinthians:1:18

A Glorious truth
1 Peter 1:18-20, Titus 3:4-7

The call to come to God throgh faith in Christ and have life everlasting
Isaiah 45:22, John17:3, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 33:3, James 4:7-10

Last words on pride
1 Corinthians 1:27, Jeremiah 9:24