SAVING FAITH


 

Saving faith in Christ within the heart of a man is proof that God has elected him to salvation.

It is a gift from God that shows you are saved.

It is not a product of the human will and emotions.

It is a result of the work of the Spirit of the Father.

The Truth of Christ is hard for the flesh to believe.

No man can believe except he has been quickened.

No man can boast that of his own self, will, power or might, he is able to completely believe in Christ.

It comes by the hearing of The Message—Christ!

This faith is a living formidable spiritual life-force.

It is born of God and thus it overcomes the world.

It is not faith concerning the mundane matters of this passing world but in the saving work of Christ.

True faith sees the true, living Christ who is Lord.

The profession of faith is tested for genuineness.

When it is tested, it comes forth as pure gold.

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“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8, NIV)

“This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.” (2 Peter 1:1, NLT)

“For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].” (1 John 5:4, AMP)

To God be praise and glory for this precious gift!

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