Faith is essential for acceptance with God because it is through faith in Christ that believers are justified, not by their works.
Faith serves as the means by which God's people are justified before Him. Galatians 2:16 clearly states that a person is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. This underscores the Reformed doctrine of justification, relying entirely on Christ's righteousness rather than human effort. The foundation of our acceptance hinges upon faith, as it connects us to Christ, the cornerstone. In Christ, we find the righteousness necessary to meet God's holy standards, ensuring that we are not measured by our own unworthiness but by His perfect righteousness.
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