Divine Lexicon

Term

faith (saving)

Trust or dependence on God based on his word and promises, including knowledge, approval, and personal trust in Christ.

Filed underSoteriology

Definition

Trust or dependence on God based on the fact that we take him at his word and believe his promises. Saving faith includes knowledge, approval, and personal trust in Christ.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 35AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 35A.

Last revised August 14, 2026