8022 faith, as basis of salvation
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 2:4

Salvation by faith in the OT

Genesis 15:6

See also

The faith of Abraham and other individuals

Romans 4:9-16
Hebrews 11:4

Abraham, the father of those righteous by faith

Hebrews 11:5

Abel

Hebrews 11:7

Enoch

Noah

Romans 1:16-17

Salvation by faith in the NT

See also

1 Corinthians 1:21
Philippians 3:8-9
Ephesians 2:8-9

See also

Salvation through faith alone

Romans 3:27-28; 4:1-8
Psalms 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 10:9-10

Being "lifted up" is a reference to Jesus Christ's death on the cross

See also

John 8:24

The necessity of outward confession, as evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ.

Acts 8:37 fn; 13:38-39
Romans 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 15:7-9

Jesus Christ is the "end of the law", in the sense that he brings it to its goal and fulfilment, and accomplishes its intentions.

Romans 3:29-30
Colossians 1:21-23

See also

Salvation is for those who persevere in their faith

Hebrews 3:14; 6:11-12
James 2:14

Saving faith shows itself in action

See also

Blessings of salvation received through faith

Romans 5:1-2

Justification and peace with God

Galatians 2:15-16; 5:5
Luke 7:48-50
Acts 10:43

Forgiveness

John 1:12
Galatians 3:26

Adoption into God's family

John 7:38-39
Galatians 3:2

The gift of the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 1:13
Ephesians 3:17

Jesus Christ in the heart

1 Peter 1:5

Protection through God's power

Ephesians 3:12
Hebrews 10:22

Access to God

Acts 26:17-18

Sanctification

Galatians 2:20

New life

John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:40,47

Eternal life

John 11:25-27

See also

Victory over death

2530 Christ, death of
3260 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
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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