AI OVERVIEW: Three stages of faith describe how believers move through uncertainty toward confidence in God. Little faith, or restless faith, is characterized by focus on the obstacle and what is seen or felt, and it often yields doubt even in the face of Jesus’ ability. Great faith, by contrast, is God-focused and confident that he can and will act; it endures through questions and obstacles and is anchored in God’s promises and character. The centurion’s request in Matthew 8 reveals great faith—he trusts Jesus merely to say the word, recognizing Jesus’ authority—while the father in Mark 9 wrestles with belief and unbelief, illustrating that struggle is part of spiritual growth toward trust.
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