What role does faith play in receiving God's promises?

Faith is central to the Christian experience; it is through faith that individuals come to receive God's promises, particularly the promise of grace. As indicated in the story from 2 Kings 7, the lepers' decision to act upon their dire circumstances and approach the enemy camp represents the trust required of believers to come to Christ. In John 6:37, Christ assures, 'Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.' Thus, faith is not merely an intellectual agreement but an active reliance on God's promises and a recognition that one has nothing to bring but their need for mercy. Ultimately, faith enables believers to access the salvation and provisions that God has already secured in Christ.