How does faith in Christ save us?

Faith is not mere intellectual assent; it is a heartfelt trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As outlined in Matthew 14, Peter demonstrates that even amidst doubt, it is the act of stepping out in faith toward Christ that affirms our hope in Him. Our faith acknowledges His authority, believing that He, who is our Savior, has sovereignly chosen to redeem us. Such faith is God's gift and is pivotal in our salvation, as Romans teaches that it is by believing in Him that we obtain righteousness, thus becoming heirs of eternal life.