What role does faith play in becoming a saint?

Faith is central to the identity of a saint as detailed in Ephesians 1:1, where Paul addresses the faithful in Christ Jesus. Trusting in Christ means relying on Him to fulfill all that God requires for salvation. This faith assures believers of their standing, not based on their actions or merits, but solely on the sufficiency of Christ’s work. A saint's confidence in their holiness comes not from personal righteousness but from God’s declaration that they are holy because they are in Christ. Therefore, faith is not merely intellectual assent but a heart-felt trust in Christ that perseveres through doubts and struggles. The believer’s assurance lies in Christ’s continuous grip on their lives, as His faithfulness ensures that they cannot fall away.