What is true faith?

#HC21

Share

True faith is a sure knowledge whereby I accept as true all that God has revealed to us in His Word. At the same time it is a firm confidence that not only to others, but also to me, God has granted forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness, and salvation, out of mere grace, only for the sake of Christ’s merits. This faith the Holy Spirit works in my heart by the gospel.

Proofs

  • True faith is a sure knowledge whereby I accept as true all that God has revealed to us in His Word. (John 17:3; John 17:17; Hebrews 11:1–3; James 2:19)
  • At the same time it is a firm confidence (Romans 4:18–21; Romans 5:1; Romans 10:10; Hebrews 4:16)
  • that not only to others, but also to me, (Galatians 2:20)
  • God has granted forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness, and salvation, (Romans 1:17; Hebrews 10:10)
  • out of mere grace, only for the sake of Christ’s merits. (Romans 3:20–26; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8–10)
  • This faith the Holy Spirit works in my heart by the gospel. (Acts 16:14; Romans 1:16; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 1:21)
All Categories