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How do we know that faith comes by hearing?

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Faith comes by hearing the word of God, as outlined in Romans 10:17, which emphasizes the importance of the gospel proclamation.

The Bible explicitly states in Romans 10:17 that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." This underscores the theological truth that it is not through personal experiences or human decisions that one comes to faith, but through the divine revelation of God's word as preached. The sermon elaborates that in Acts 2, the crowd did not merely accept a message; they were deeply convicted by the truth of who Christ is and what He accomplished on their behalf. This explains why the gospel is critical—its purpose is to declare the sovereign grace of God, who works in the hearts of individuals to bring about a genuine faith. Thus, the act of hearing the gospel is divinely ordained, leading to the faith that results in salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 10:17, Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 8:30-35

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