πιστος, (4103) which is defined as: Faithful in duty to oneself and to others, of true fidelity (Col 4:9; 1Pe 5:12, a faithful brother; Rev 2:10). Of God as faithful to His promises (1Co 1:9, "dependable the God"]; 1Co 10:13; 1Th 5:24; 2Th 3:3; Heb 10:23; Heb 11:11; 1Jn 1:9; Sept.: Deu 32:4); of Christ (2Ti 2:13). As an attestation or oath, God is faithful (2Co 1:18). Especially of servants, ministers, who are faithful in the performance of duty (Mat 24:45; Mat 25:21, Mat 25:23; Luke 12:42; 1Co 4:2; Eph 6:21; Col 1:7, Col 1:9; Col 4:7; Heb 2:17).[1]
In Matt. 24:42-46 the faithful servant is described as being watching on alert and ready. In Acts 15:16 being faithful makes one ready for service and allows one to be a blessing to another. In 1 Cor.4:1-2 we see that faithfulness is required of a good steward. In I Cor.4:14-17 being faithful makes one worthy of being imitated by others. In 1 Cor. 7:25 being faithful equips one to make Godly judgments.
Faithfulness is our response to God because of His faithfulness to us. In Deu. 7:9-11 we see that God is described as being “the faithful God”. In 1 John 1:9 we see that God’s faithfulness allows Him to forgive us and allows for our restoration to fellowship. Moreover His faithfulness not only allows for the forgiveness of the sins that we name but even the sins that we do not recognize or have forgotten. In 1 Cor. 10:13 we see that Gods faithfulness protects us from being overwhelmed, provides a way out and sustains us through what we do go through. And finally in 1Th. 5:23-24 we see that God is faithful to complete what He has began in us.
[1] Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament
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