• W.e. Vines Defines True Saving Faith

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 13, 2024 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  John 1:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:11

  Tags:  Faith, Salvation, Truth, Assurance, Works, Believing  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

W E Vines defines genuine saving faith as consisting of the following:

(1) A firm conviction which produces full acknowledgment of God's revelation of Truth - (2 Thess. 2:11 -"in order that they all may be judged who did not believe [pisteuo] the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.")

(2) A personal surrender to the Truth (Jn 1:12: "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe [pisteuo] in His name").

(3) A conduct inspired by and consistent with that surrender. See James explanation of faith and works = James 2:14-26)

- Precept Austin