In a recent conversation with Dr. John Robbins, he provided me with the following information regarding the nature of belief/faith:"There is only one Greek word in the NT for belief: pistis.
It would have been far less confusing if the English translators had used only belief, not faith, in translating the Greek. If the translators had used one word, not two, to translate one Greek word, it probably would have been less confusing. The translators should not have used 'faith,' with its Latin, not Greek, roots.
Trust or confidence (which has 'fide' right there in the middle) are best understood as synonyms for belief. They are not parts or components as many say, equalling 1/3 of faith. If I trust a person, I believe what he says; if I believe him, I trust him.
All examples of belief in the Bible are examples of understanding and assent."
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Recommended:
1. What Is Saving Faith? (Gordon H. Clark)
2. http://godshammer.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/demonic-theology/
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