The Simplicity of Faith – by Toni Babcock
"For by grace are ye saved through faith," (Ephesians 2:8a KJV).
Multitudes practice a religious faith, but what exactly is biblical faith, and how does it become a faith that saves? When we learn to look away from ourselves and place our full confidence in the glorious merits of Christ and the undeserved kindness of God.
The true believer understands, outside of God's grace there is no power to do anything spiritually good, just as Jesus taught his disciples, "…without me ye can do nothing," ( John 15:5b ). For this reason the believer is careful not to depend on his own efforts to save himself, but looks to Christ to do for him what he cannot do for himself. Simply put, faith becomes the channel whereby God streams his grace and favor toward us as we trust and believe His word.
Don't substitute religious faith for saving faith. The Apostle Paul reminds us, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8,9 KJV).
Toni Babcock is a freelance writer and author of The Stone Writer, Christian Fiction for Young Readers and Teens. Contact | 
