What is the significance of faith in the Reformed understanding of salvation?
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Faith is integral in the Reformed view, as it is the means through which the grace of God is applied to the believer's life.
In the Reformed tradition, faith is seen as the means through which individuals receive God's grace and salvation. It is not a work that merits salvation but a response to the sovereign call of the Gospel. This faith is characterized by trust in Christ alone for salvation and takes various forms throughout the Christian life—beginning with the recognition of one's need for a Savior, followed by an assurance that Christ's death was sufficient for their redemption (Romans 10:9-10). The act of believing brings the believer into a personal relationship with God, allowing them to rest in the promises of salvation and assurance of eternal life, firmly grounded in Scripture.
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