Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Habakkuk 2:4Salvation by faith in the OT Genesis 15:6See also The faith of Abraham and other individuals Romans 4:9-16Hebrews 11:4 Abraham, the father of those righteous by faith Hebrews 11:5Abel Hebrews 11:7Enoch Noah Romans 1:16-17Salvation by faith in the NT See also 1 Corinthians 1:21Philippians 3:8-9 Ephesians 2:8-9 See also Salvation through faith alone Romans 3:27-28; 4:1-8Psalms 32:1-2 Romans 9:30-32 Galatians 3:10-14 Deuteronomy 27:26 John 3:14-16 Salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ Romans 10:9-10Being "lifted up" is a reference to Jesus Christ's death on the cross See also John 8:24The necessity of outward confession, as evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ. Acts 8:37 fn; 13:38-39Romans 3:21-26; 4:24 2 Corinthians 4:13-14 Galatians 3:22 Romans 10:4 Salvation is for all who believe See also Acts 15:7-9Jesus Christ is the "end of the law", in the sense that he brings it to its goal and fulfilment, and accomplishes its intentions. Romans 3:29-30Colossians 1:21-23 See also Salvation is for those who persevere in their faith Hebrews 3:14; 6:11-12James 2:14 Saving faith shows itself in action See also Blessings of salvation received through faith Romans 5:1-2Justification and peace with God Galatians 2:15-16; 5:5Luke 7:48-50 Acts 10:43 Forgiveness John 1:12Galatians 3:26 Adoption into God's family John 7:38-39Galatians 3:2 The gift of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 3:17 Jesus Christ in the heart 1 Peter 1:5Protection through God's power Ephesians 3:12Hebrews 10:22 Access to God Acts 26:17-18Sanctification Galatians 2:20New life John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:40,47Eternal life John 11:25-27See also Victory over death 2530 Christ, death of3260 Holy Spirit, gifts of 6510 salvation 6610 adoption, descriptions 6627 conversion 6634 deliverance 6644 eternal life 6652 forgiveness 6676 justification 6728 regeneration 6744 sanctification 7105 believers 8154 righteousness |
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