Faith toward Jesus Christ is true as it is revealed and given to us by the Holy Spirit, as stated in Ephesians and throughout the New Testament.
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is not merely an intellectual assent to certain truths but is an act of trust that the Holy Spirit instills in the hearts of believers. Ephesians 2:8 teaches that 'by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.' This implies that true faith is inherently a gift from God, not something we manufacture on our own.
Furthermore, the Apostle Paul articulates a vital connection between faith and repentance, asserting that genuine faith includes a turning away from sin towards God (Acts 20:21). The evidence of true faith is seen in its fruits—transformed lives that produce good works, a deeper love for God and others, and an ongoing desire to grow in grace and knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 3:18).
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