Faith is the means by which we receive God's promises, recognizing our dependence on His grace.
Faith is essential for receiving God's promises because it signifies our reliance on Him rather than our own abilities. In the context of the covenant of grace, faith is the instrument through which we claim the assurance provided by God's promises. Paul, in Galatians 3, illustrates that Abraham was justified by faith, not by works, and this same principle applies to all believers. As Romans 5:1 states, 'Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' Faith thus becomes the channel through which grace flows, allowing us to inherit the eternal life promised to us, ensuring that we acknowledge our need for Christ’s righteousness over our own.
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