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What does it mean to be in the faith in the context of this sermon?

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To be in the faith means to believe the true gospel and to know Christ as our Savior (2 Corinthians 13:5).

In the context of this sermon, being in the faith encompasses both an acknowledgment of doctrinal truth and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Paul’s call to examine ourselves, found in 2 Corinthians 13:5, directs believers to assess whether they hold to the foundational truths of the gospel—namely, that salvation is solely by God's grace through faith in Christ. It involves rejecting any reliance on human merit and understanding that true faith involves trust in God's sovereignty and the efficacy of Christ's atoning work. Therefore, being in the faith is not just intellectual assent; it is an active, living trust in Christ that manifests itself in obedience and a life transformed by His grace.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 16:13

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