True belief in Christ is the unreserved trust of a heart convinced of sin—in Christ, as an all-sufficient Savior. It is the combined act of the entire person’s mind, conscience, heart, and will. It is often so weak and feeble at first, that they who have it, cannot be persuaded that they have it. And yet, like life in the newborn infant, their belief may be real, genuine, saving, and true. The moment that the conscience is convinced of sin, and the head sees Christ to be the only One who can save, and the heart and will lay hold on the hand that Christ holds out—that moment there is saving faith. In that moment a person truly believes.
~ J.C. Ryle
Tract: Do You Believe?
how can a man who is dead in sin,dead to God and all that is good to do
reach out his hand to take hold of CHRIST? He is doing a good thing,seeing the value of Christ while being a God hater who is incapable of seeking Him.We must be quickened from the dead,born again to see and savor Christ.Then we will repent and trust in Christ.The Gospel is good news b/c it is Christ plus nothing equals everything.I dont add faith to what Christ has done to complete redemption.For by grace are you saved through faith and that not of yourself .It is the gift of God,not of works lest any man should boast.EPHESIANS 2:8,9
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