Genuine faith is evident when it rests on the grace of God and the assurance of Christ's finished work, rather than personal works or feelings.
True faith manifests in a reliance on Christ alone, marked by a deep understanding that one's righteousness is not based on actions or emotions but entirely on Him. A genuine believer acknowledges their own spiritual deadness and the necessity of God's grace to impart faith, as outlined in Romans 3:23-24. The assurance of salvation comes from believing Christ truly bore our sins and justified us before God, which produces a life marked by trust and reliance upon His promises.
Scripture References:
Romans 3:23-24, Hebrews 11:6, James 1:3, 1 Peter 1:7, John 16:31, John 15:5, Psalm 39:4, 7, John 6:40, James 1:22, Romans 8:10-14, 2 Peter 1:3-8, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:1, Galatians 5:22-23, Mark 10:51, 3 John 4, John 10:27, John 17:6-8, 1 John 5:1, Ephesians 4:32, James 2:26, Mark 9:24, Luke 9:38-42, James 1:5, 1 John 3:14, Galatians 5:6, Romans 8:16
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