Bootstrap

How do we know that hearing and believing are essential for salvation?

Answered in 1 source

Hearing and believing are crucial because they are evidences of the sealing of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.

According to Ephesians 1:13, hearing the word of truth precedes believing, which then leads to being sealed with the Holy Spirit. Salvation is presented as entirely an act of grace from God, where individuals don't earn their redemption but discover they have been saved. This process begins with hearing the gospel—a divine enablement by the Holy Spirit—leading to genuine belief. The Bible emphasizes that faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17), confirming that hearing the gospel is an essential part of how God works salvation in the hearts of His elect.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:13, Romans 10:17

Sermons (1)

Joshua

Joshua

Shall we play a game? Ask me about articles, sermons, or theology from our library. I can also help you navigate the site.

0:00 0:00