What role does faith play in our relationship with Jesus?
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Faith is the means by which we embrace and receive Jesus, affirming our personal relationship with Him.
Faith is intrinsically tied to our relationship with Jesus Christ as it is the conduit through which we engage with Him. In trusting Him, we acknowledge His love and sovereignty, affirming the truth of the Gospel that He loves us and invites us into fellowship with Him. Romans 10:17 states that faith comes from hearing the message of Christ, denoting that it is God's word, delivered by the Spirit, that ignites and sustains our faith. This relationship then causes us to respond to His call, to 'come away' from worldly distractions, and to live in accordance with His will. Faith, therefore, is not merely intellectual assent but an active, living response to the person of Jesus.
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