Faith alone is sufficient for salvation as it relies on Christ's completed work, not our own.
Faith is the means by which we receive God's gift of salvation. As stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, faith is the channel that connects us to God's grace. The apostle Paul, in Romans 10:10, emphasizes that 'with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.' This shows that belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior is central to receiving salvation. Furthermore, the simplicity of the gospel message is exemplified when Paul and Silas directed the jailer to 'believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31). This reinforces the principle that salvation hinges on faith, which is a reliance on Christ’s atoning work, not our own abilities or deeds.
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