How does faith relate to God's promises?

Faith serves as the means by which believers apprehend and lay hold of God's promises. Romans 4:16 explains that faith makes the promise sure to all the elect. It is through faith that we acknowledge our complete dependence on God's grace and truth for salvation. The nature of faith, as seen in Abraham's belief against hope, illustrates the strength of faith that relies entirely on God, enabling believers to trust in His 'cannot lie' promises—even when they cannot see their fulfillment. Therefore, faith is not merely an act of belief but connects deeply with the assurance of God's immutable promises.