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How do we know that faith saves us?

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Faith saves us as it is the means by which we lay hold of Christ's finished work and receive all spiritual blessings.

In historic Reformed theology, faith is seen as instrumental in our salvation, meaning it is by faith that we are united to Christ and His redemptive work. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that by grace we are saved through faith, highlighting the necessity of faith in the salvation process. This does not suggest that faith itself is a work that saves but rather that it is the instrument through which we receive salvation. When we believe, we are not merely assenting to facts but are personally laying hold of Christ, thus receiving the benefits of His sacrifice. As stated in Romans 10:13, ‘For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved,’ underscoring that faith is essential for salvation.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:13

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Faith's Because
Don Fortner · Apr 9, 2006
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