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Faith in Christ is a central tenet of Christian doctrine, regarded as the most holy and sacred aspect of a believer's life. This faith is not merely an intellectual assent but a profound trust and reliance on Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is through this faith that believers are justified, sanctified, and ultimately glorified.

Biblical Foundation

The holiness of faith in Christ is underscored throughout the New Testament. In the Epistle of Jude, believers are exhorted to "build yourselves up in your most holy faith" (Jude 1:20). This passage highlights the sanctity and purity of faith, emphasizing its foundational role in the believer's spiritual life.

Justification by Faith

The Apostle Paul articulates the doctrine of justification by faith in his letter to the Romans: "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1). This justification is a holy act of God, declaring the believer righteous on the basis of faith in Christ's atoning sacrifice. It is a divine transaction that imputes the righteousness of Christ to the believer, setting them apart as holy.

Sanctification through Faith

Faith in Christ is also the means by which believers are sanctified. In Acts 26:18, Paul recounts his commission to the Gentiles, "to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me" . This sanctification is an ongoing process, wherein the believer is progressively conformed to the image of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

The Object of Faith

The holiness of faith is intrinsically linked to its object—Jesus Christ. Hebrews 12:2 encourages believers to fix their eyes on Jesus, "the author and perfecter of our faith" . Christ's sinless life, sacrificial death, and triumphant resurrection are the foundation of this most holy faith. It is in Christ alone that believers find the assurance of salvation and the promise of eternal life.

Faith as a Gift

Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "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" . This passage underscores the divine origin of faith, affirming its holy nature as a gift from God. It is not a human achievement but a gracious endowment that enables believers to trust in Christ.

Living Out a Holy Faith

The practical outworking of this most holy faith is evident in the life of the believer. James 2:17 states, "So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead" . Genuine faith in Christ manifests in a life of obedience, love, and good works, reflecting the holiness of the One in whom the believer trusts. This active faith is a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel.

Conclusion

Faith in Christ, as the most holy aspect of the Christian life, is a dynamic and living trust in the person and work of Jesus. It is the means by which believers are justified, sanctified, and ultimately brought into the fullness of God's presence. Through this faith, Christians are called to live lives that reflect the holiness of their Savior, bearing witness to the world of the hope that is found in Him.

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Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
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The Obedience of Faith
... Just think of Abraham's faith. ... In Christ and the Holy Spirit He has made
the most wonderful provision for fulfilling His engagement. ...
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Divine Election and Reprobation
... And as God Himself is most wise, unchangeable, omniscient, and omnipotent, so the ...
out in the Word of God - such as, a true faith in Christ, filial fear, a ...
/.../anonymous/synod of dort/divine election and reprobation.htm

A Call to Holy Living
... the faith of God's elect; since that faith is wrought ... The commands of Christ are
not upon the legal tenor ... will feel no opposition to the most holy precepts of ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 18 1872/a call to holy living.htm

The Divine Liturgy of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, the ...
... God, and Saviour, and universal King Christ Jesus. ... partake thereof they may tend
unto faith, sobriety, healing ... immortality, the glory of Thy most holy name, and ...
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The Parable of the Householder. A Sermon, by Bishop Latimer.
... were accounted most holy above all men, and so most worthy to ... a poor man who does
his duty in faith, is as ... good right to the death and merits of Christ, as the ...
/.../the pulpit of the reformation nos 1 2 and 3 /the parable of the householder.htm

Devout Customs and Usages
... to follow the blessed steps of His most holy life.". ... fellowship in the mystical body
of Christ our Lord ... example of their steadfastness in the faith and obedience ...
/.../regester/the worship of the church/devout customs and usages.htm

Out of the Deep of Death.
... These things are most bitter, {147} and the only comfort that I can see in them
is, that ... Those who die in the fear of God and in the faith of Christ do not ...
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The Presence of Christ
... the sea; and herein lies the whole secret of the life of faith. ... That is the Christian
life, "impossible without Christ's nearness, "most safe and ...
/.../murray/the deeper christian life/vi the presence of christ.htm

Luke x. The Latter Part of the 25Th Verse.
... requires of Men, who believe in Jesus Christ, and profess his Faith, and own ... have
taken upon themselves the profession of their most holy Religion; is ...
/.../sermon i luke x the.htm

Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
... soul and thy kingdom, for he is a most base man. ... attain it except the pure, who allow
faith to come ... men, nor through men, but through Jesus Christ, [2091] who ...
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