What does the Bible teach about the role of faith in salvation?
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Faith is the means by which we receive God's grace for salvation, based on Christ's sacrifice.
The Bible illustrates that faith is instrumental in experiencing salvation. In Romans 10:17, it states that faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. This emphasizes that true faith is rooted in the revelation of God's Word. Faith itself is not a work that earns salvation but rather the channel through which grace is received. Ephesians 2:8-9 clarifies that we are saved through faith and that this faith is also a gift from God. This understanding ensures that believers are completely reliant on Christ's work and not their own, fostering a heart of gratitude and humility before the Lord.
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