Belief and Conviction

• Belief

  • changes with time
  • derived from belief
  • has uncertainty and doubt
  • more than a mere suspension and less that concrete knowledge
  • legal term that is used to describe an allegation based upon good faith
• Expressing belief

  -I think....

  -I believe..........

  (uncertainty in tone, voice, facial expressions, or gestures)
• Conviction

  • has very deep roots
  • derived from convict
  • backed up with evidence
  • essential to faithfulness
  • a firm belief
• Expressing conviction

  -have a thorough knowledge and understanding

  -an object, idea, concept, or subject