Dictionary of Bible Themes
Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8010 Faith » 8020 faith » 8022 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 4:9-16
Abraham, 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 also
John 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 also
Acts 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
Eternal life
John 3:16,36; John 5:24; John 6:40,47
Victory over death
John 11:25-27
See also
2530 Christ, death of
3257 Holy Spirit, gift of
6510 salvation
6608 adoption
6626 conversion
6632 conviction
6644 eternal life
6652 forgiveness
6676 justification
6728 regeneration
6744 sanctification
7105 believers
8154 righteousness