Saving faith is the wholehearted trust in Jesus Christ as a living and risen Savior for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life with God. It is more than agreeing with facts about Jesus—it is personal reliance upon Him, resting in His finished work on the cross and His resurrection. Saving faith is a gift of God’s grace, produced by the Holy Spirit through the Word, and it unites us to Christ. 

📖 Bible Readings: Ephesians 2:8–9

(John 3:16; Romans 3:21–26; Romans 3:28; Romans 4:3; Romans 4:5; Romans 4:25; Romans 5:1; Romans 5:9; Romans 8:1; Romans 10:9–10; Galatians 2:16; Galatians 2:21; Galatians 3:6; Galatians 3:11; Galatians 3:24; Ephesians 2:8–9; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 3:9; Titus 3:5–7; Genesis 15:6; Habakkuk 2:4; Isaiah 53:11; Hebrews 11:1; 1 John 5:11–13)

👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:

Three elements of true faith (saving faith):

1. Notitia: Understanding the gospel

2. Assensus: Agreeing with the gospel

3. Fiducia: Trusting in Christ.

💪🏼 Applications:

1. Understand the gospel of King Jesus.

2. Agree that He is the Savior who died on the cross. 

3. Trust in Christ by surrendering your life to Him. 

🎙Discussion:

Why is surrendering your life to Jesus the best evidence that your faith in Him is genuine?

1. What have you learned from this devotion?

2. How can you practically apply our devotion?

🙏🏼 Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I believe that You are my King who died for me. It is by Your amazing grace that You have saved someone like me at the cost of shedding Your precious blood. Today, I want You to know that I joyfully and fully surrender my life to You. I am Yours. I acknowledge that You are my Savior, and apart from You, there is no way I can be saved. Please use me mightily for Your Kingdom. Make me an instrument so that many people may come to know You. Shape me into Your servant, and may everything I do bring glory to God. Amen!