Hello;
I am gathering good and simply put quotes on the nature of faith, particularly that faith is not a work but is our clinging to the work of Christ.
Hello;
I am gathering good and simply put quotes on the nature of faith, particularly that faith is not a work but is our clinging to the work of Christ.
Pergamum
"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone
Well, saving face has to be done in order to feel good about our personal image... Joel Olsteam.
Adam B., Wine Country, California, PCA
Whisky may not cure the common cold, but it fails more agreeably than most other things.
I need quotes about saving face too, but let's stick to saving faith for now.
Pergamum
"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone
Christusregnat (10-27-2009)
Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to the cross I cling?
I thought you might also appreciate the doctrine that saving faith is strengthened by the ordinary means of grace God has provided- Word, prayer and sacrament, so included that also. (That's why believers sometimes feel "dry" or "that God is far away," because they are not availing themselves of the ordinary means God has provided to strengthen their faith.)Westminster Confession of Faith
(emphasis added)
CHAPTER XIV.
Of Saving Faith.
I. The grace of faith, whereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts; and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Word: by which also, and by the administration of the sacraments, and prayer, it is increased and strengthened.
II. By this faith, a Christian believeth to be true whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the authority of god himself speaking therein; and acteth differently, upon that which each particular passage thereof containeth; yielding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life, and that which is to come. But the principle acts of saving faith are, accepting, receiving, and resting upon Christ alone for justification, sanctification, and eternal life, by virtue of the covenant of grace.
III. This faith is different in degrees, weak or strong; may be often and many ways assailed and weakened, but gets the victory; growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our faith.
Scott
PCA
North Carolina
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)"
Hebrews 10:23
"Faith redeems our consciences, makes them upright, and preserves them, since by it we recognize the truth that justification does not depend on our works, although good works neither can nor ought to be absent... Still it is not on them that our justification is based, but on faith; and yet they ought not on that account to be despised or neglected." Martin Luther
Last edited by APuritansMind; 10-27-2009 at 05:46 AM. Reason: typo
Mike Myers
Teaching Elder
West Suffolk Baptist Church
Suffolk, Virginia
Many a plain, honest, unlearned disciple of Christ, by meditation, experience, prayers, and especially obedience, attains to a more clear, sound, and useful knowledge of the word of God, than some great scholars with all their wit and learning. Matthew Henry
Scott1 (10-27-2009)
Thanks, now, do you have any analogies from nature or simple objects to illustrate the nature of saving faith. e.g., there is a chair analogy. Any others? How would you explain saving faith to litle children?
Pergamum
"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone
Christusregnat (10-27-2009)
A joke, Adam is a jokester (sipping too much wine up there in wine country...heart too joyful perhaps)....
Pergamum
"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone
Christusregnat (10-27-2009)
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