Question 65

Since then we are made partakers of Christ and all his benefits by faith only, whence doth this faith proceed?

From the Holy Ghost, who works faith in our hearts by the preaching of the gospel,^a and confirms it by the use of the sacraments.^b

1. a. Ephesians 2:8; 6:23; Philippians 1:29

   Ephesians 2:8

   ^2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

   ^2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

   Ephesians 6:23

   ^6:23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

   ^6:23 Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

   Philippians 1:29

   ^1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

   ^1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

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2. b. Matthew 28:19; Romans 4:11

   Matthew 28:19

   ^28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

   ^28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

   Romans 4:11

   ^4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

   ^4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.

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