WCF 14 Saving Faith

Question 1

On what is faith anchored?

Answer 1

On the promises in the Word of God

Question 2

Where does faith take place?

Answer 2

In the heart (mind, emotions, will)

Question 3

Verses showing faith is a gift

Answer 3

Acts 3:16 faith given by Jesus

Eph 2:8,9 gift of God

Question 4

What is necessary for faith to act?

Answer 4

God produces the act of believing. Faith is strengthened by the ordinary means of grace.

Question 5

What is faith ‘generalis?’

Answer 5

The conviction that God is speaking authoritatively in His Word.

Question 6

What are the three aspects of faith?

Answer 6

Knowledge, Assent, Trust

Question 7

Does knowledge + assent save?

Answer 7

Pipa says no; Clark says yes

Question 8

What are the three actions of faith?

Answer 8

Accepting, Receiving, and Resting on Christ alone for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of hte covenant of grace

Question 9

How is faith the instrument of justification?

Answer 9

Faith is what enables a person to reach out and take hold of Christ

Question 10

Can weak faith save?

Answer 10

Yes, faith does not save because of its strength but because it reaches to Christ.