Faith That Saves (part 1)

Question: Is faith in God enough to save you?

For me, it comes down to a simple set of passages that describe the type of faith that leads to salvation.  Did you know that even demons have a kind of faith in God?  The Bible says, "Even the demons believe," but they are not "saved." And they are certainly not affected by the power of Holy Spirit.

The kind of faith that saves is a faith that changes a person's heart and mind, so that her life reflects God's glory (like a mirror.)  Her life becomes a reflection of who He is.

The Bible says that only faith brings God's salvation. (See Acts 16:30-31; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 10:9-10.)

Yet, our lives are to be (or will be) a living testimony (proof) of the faith we say we have. (See 1Cor.5:17-21.)

I love the second chapter of Acts! If you go to verse 14, you can see how the Lord spoke through Peter in that awesome sermon! Peter reminded the people of God's promise through the prophets... and in verse 21, it says, "And it shall be that everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved." He explained Jesus' role in the promise, and how the old and new testaments (covenants) would be bound together as one. Check out verse 33..."Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear."

The people were amazed and asked how they should respond. Peter answered, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Keep reading through verse 47 - it was such an incredibly powerful period of time in the church.  And it continues today!)

What now?...
Have you seen changes in your heart, life, attitudes and actions since you began believing in Jesus Christ?  Write them down in your journal, and give thanks to God for what He's doing.