What Is True Faith?
Faith consists of two parts: a true knowledge and a firm confidence. In the first place, faith requires true knowledge. And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? ” (Romans 10:14). Without the knowledge of Scripture there can be no faith. We also stress that faith acknowledges that what Scripture says is true. It is not only knowing what the Bible says, but also acknowledging it as true. Faith is both a sure knowledge and an acknowledgment of the Scriptures. Faith is an acknowledgment of all of Scripture. It is not as though we may believe part of it, and disbelieve other parts. This is done by many that profess to be Christians. Modern Christianity teaches us that all we have to believe are the essentials. There are even some who go so far as to say that it does not matter what you believe, as long as you believe. They suppose that even adherents to the Islam religion can be saved. However, true ...