ST MICHAEL PROPHETIC MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL: Faith, as basis of salvation

faith, as basis of salvation

Both in the OT and in the NT faith is the only basis of salvation. Faith is the means by which God's grace in Christ, and with him the blessings of salvation, is received. Paul's doctrine of justification by faith emphasises the centrality of

faith in the Christian life.

Salvation by faith in the OT
Habakkuk 2:4

The faith of Abraham and other individuals
Genesis 15:6 See also Romans 4:9-16Abraham, the father of those righteous by faith; Hebrews 11:4 Abel; Hebrews 11:5 Enoch; Hebrews 11:7 Noah

Salvation by faith in the NT
Romans 1:16-17 See also 1 Corinthians 1:21; Philippians 3:8-9

Salvation through faith alone
Ephesians 2:8-9 See also Romans 3:27-28; Romans 4:1-8; Psalm 32:1-2;Romans 9:30-32; Galatians 3:10-14;Deuteronomy 27:26

Salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ
John 3:14-16 Being “lifted up” is a reference to Jesus Christ's death on the cross ; Romans 10:9-10 The necessity of outward confession, as evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ. See alsoJohn 8:24; Acts 8:37 fn; Acts 13:38-39;Romans 3:21-26; Romans 4:24; 2 Corinthians 4:13-14; Galatians 3:22

Salvation is for all who believe
Romans 10:4 Jesus Christ is the “end of the law”, in the sense that he brings it to its goal and fulfilment, and accomplishes its intentions. See alsoActs 15:7-9; Romans 3:29-30

Salvation is for those who persevere in their faith
Colossians 1:21-23 See also Hebrews 3:14; Hebrews 6:11-12

Saving faith shows itself in action
James 2:14

Blessings of salvation received through faith

Justification and peace with God
See also Romans 5:1-2; Galatians 2:15-16; Galatians 5:5

Forgiveness
Luke 7:48-50; Acts 10:43

Adoption into God's family
John 1:12; Galatians 3:26

The gift of the Holy Spirit
John 7:38-39; Galatians 3:2; Ephesians 1:13

Jesus Christ in the heart
Ephesians 3:17

Protection through God's power
1 Peter 1:5

Access to God
Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 10:22

Sanctification
Acts 26:17-18

New life
Galatians 2:20