The True and Living Faith Which Saves the Soul

This true and living faith,

1. Is the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart. See Col. ii. 12.

2. It is the principle of spiritual life in the soul of a Christian. Gal. ii. 12.

3. It cordially receives the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. John i. 12.

4. It purines the heart. Acts xv. 9.

5. It induces obedience to the Divine commands. Rom. xvi. 20.

6. It justifies the soul, and produces peace, and joy, and hope. Rom. v. 1, 2.

7. It overcomes the world, its fears, follies, vanities, and temptations. 1 John v. 4, 5.

8. It is a shield, defending the soul from all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Eph. vi. 16.

This is "the true and living faith which saves the soul."