Saving Faith

Why is faith essential? 

Faith is essential because without it we cannot know or please God, continue in the Christian faith, go to heaven since scripture says that we are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation.

How does faith come? According to the apostle Paul, faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Hearing, understanding and believing God's word are essential for faith in Christ. Faith in Christ is essential for salvation.

Question 86 of the Shorter Catechism states that saving faith consists of three things: the offer of Christ in the gospel - the preaching of the word; receiving or accepting Him as he is offered &Facebook resting on him alone (believing or trusting) for salvation.

WSC 86: ‘Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.’