What is true faith?
True faith is not only a certain knowledge whereby I hold for truth all that God has revealed to us in His Word;1James 1:6 but also a hearty trust,2Romans 4:16-18; 5:1 which the Holy Spirit32 Corinthians 4:13; Philippians 1:19, 29 works in me by the gospel,4Romans 1:16; 10:17 that not only to others, but to me also, forgiveness of sins, everlasting righteousness, and salvation are freely given by God,5Hebrews 11:1-2; Romans 1:17 merely of grace, only for the sake of Christ’s merits.6Ephesians 2:7-9; Romans 3:24-25; Galatians 2:16; Acts 10:43
The Heidelberg Catechism – Q&A 21
What is faith in Jesus Christ?
Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation, as He is offered to us in the gospel.
