How do we know that personal faith in Christ is necessary for salvation?
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The necessity of personal faith in Christ is affirmed by Scripture, which teaches that we are dead in our sins and can only be saved by God's grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9).
The historic Reformed perspective firmly upholds that personal faith in Christ is essential for salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly articulates that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works. This doctrine finds its roots in the understanding that due to sin, humanity is spiritually dead and incapable of saving themselves. The Gospel calls sinners to acknowledge their condition and recognize their need for a Savior, who is Jesus Christ. It is through the grace of God that we are quickened and brought to faith, affirming that salvation is a divine work that cannot be earned but is freely given to those who believe.
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