How do we know that salvation is only through faith in Christ?

The message of salvation through faith alone in Jesus Christ is foundational to Reformed theology. Acts 16:31 captures this essence succinctly: 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.' This emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace, not something that can be earned by human efforts or good works. As believers, we understand that without faith, we remain lost and under condemnation. Without the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts to grant us faith, we cannot reach out to Christ for salvation. It is through recognizing our need for grace and crying out to God that we secure our place in His kingdom. The stories throughout Scripture further underscore this doctrine by showing how faith overturns despair, working to assure believers of their salvation through grace.