What is true faith according to the Bible?

True faith is distinguished by its object—the person and work of Jesus Christ. It is not about human decision-making or intellectual assent but about a deep-seated trust in the sufficiency of Christ who declared, 'It is finished' (John 19:30). The Bible teaches that faith comes through hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17), and those who possess true faith recognize their own inability and rely wholly on the righteousness of Christ. This faith transforms lives, producing repentance and an ongoing pursuit of Christlikeness.