Definition of the word "faith"

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It often comes up in discussions of OSAS the terms “faith” vs. “saving faith” - depending on the person’s viewpoint each passage of scripture in the discussion is taken to mean “faith” (i.e. belief only?) or “saving faith”.

What is the scriptural basis to understand these different meanings of the word faith, are there some specific citations where different meanings for the word can be seen in context? Can you point to any other meanings, or recommend some reading on the subject (church fathers or other)?
 
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It often comes up in discussions of OSAS the terms “faith” vs. “saving faith” - depending on the person’s viewpoint each passage of scripture in the discussion is taken to mean “faith” (i.e. belief only?) or “saving faith”.

What is the scriptural basis to understand these different meanings of the word faith, are there some specific citations where different meanings for the word can be seen in context? Can you point to any other meanings, or recommend some reading on the subject (church fathers or other)?
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This is a very broad and deep topic. May I suggest that you review the sections cited in the Catechism of the Catholic Church under the index heading of “Faith”
properties and nature of faith
acts contrary neither to freedom nor to human reason, 154-55, 180
beginning of eternal life, 163-65
certitude of, 157
freedom of, 160
full assent to God, 143, 155, 176, 2609
grace given by God, 153, 162, 179, 298, 2005
man’s response to God’s gift, 142
necessity of, 161, 183, 846
only one, 172-75, 866
perseverance in, 162
personal act and witness to others, 166
understanding and growth in, 94-95, 156-59, 176
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