Question 35: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, where does this faith come from?

Answer: All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself.

Kids Answer: From the Holy Spirit.

Key Scripture: Titus 3:4-6

Additional Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11; Philippians 1:29; Acts 3:16

In order to understand the amazing-ness of grace we must first understand the brokenness of our hearts. We are utterly unable to believe the Gospel except through the grace of God in the gift of faith. Until the Spirit opens our eyes to the beauty of Christ we are unable to do so ourselves. This is good news because it reminds us that our salvation is not dependent on us. We don’t have to try to believe really hard or keep up a good performance or memorize the entire catechism. Our salvation is all of grace!

Questions to ask: (To help process the truth we learned. Ask yourself, a friend, your group, or your family questions to talk through it together)

• How do we receive faith?

• Is there a certain level of faith required to be saved?

• If we struggle to believe the Gospel, how ought we to respond?