What is faith in Jesus Christ?

Which Bible passages support this answer?

The Westminster Assembly attached these Scripture proofs to answer 86. Read them together and ask what each one shows about the answer.

1. Hebrews 10:39

   But we are not among those who shrink back and thus perish, but are among those who have faith and preserve their souls. (NET)

2. John 1:12

   But to all who have received him—those who believe in his name—he has given the right to become God’s children— (NET)

3. Isaiah 26:3-4

   ³You keep completely safe the people who maintain their faith, for they trust in you. ⁴Trust in the Lord from this time forward, even in Yah, the Lord, an enduring protector! (NET)

4. Philippians 3:9

   and be found in him, not because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ’s faithfulness—a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ’s faithfulness. (NET)

5. Galatians 2:16

   yet we know that no one is justified by the works of the law but by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by the faithfulness of Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. (NET)

What does this answer mean?

Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, a gift from God. By it we receive Christ and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel. Faith receives what Christ gives and leans its whole weight on him.

What can we ask our children?

1. What does it mean to rest on Jesus?
2. Who does faith rest on for salvation?
3. Where is Jesus offered to us?