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How do we know faith is essential for acceptance with God?

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Faith is essential because it is through faith that we understand how to approach God and receive acceptance through the sacrifice of Christ.

The sermon emphasizes that faith is the means by which we are accepted by God, as demonstrated through Abel's offering. In Hebrews 11:4, it states that Abel's offering was made by faith, which indicates that faith comes from hearing God's Word. Abel believed what God required and acted accordingly, illustrating that true faith is not merely belief but also entails obedience to God’s commands. The necessity of faith is foundational in historic Reformed theology, underscoring that salvation is by grace through faith, apart from works, as we trust in the sufficient sacrifice of Christ, which fulfills God's righteous demands.
Scripture References: Hebrews 11:4, Romans 3:22-24

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Cain and Able
Bruce Crabtree · May 5, 2015