Why is salvation by faith?
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 “Jesus said to the woman–Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50 Why is salvation by faith? To exclude all glorying in the creature. Faith is a humble grace. If salvation were by repentance or works, a man would say, “It is my righteousness which has saved me!” But if it is of faith, where is boasting? Faith fetches all from Christ–and gives all the glory to Christ! God’s believing people are a humble people. “Be clothed with humility.” God’s people shrink into nothing in their own thoughts. David cries out, “I am a worm, and not a man!” Though a saint, though a king–yet a worm! When Moses’ face shined, he covered it with a veil. When God’s people shine most in grace–they are covered with the veil of humility. Abraham the father of the faithful, confesses, “I am nothing but dust and ashes.” “God resists the p
