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  SAVING FAITH
  by Horatius Bonar
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes that it is not the strength of our faith,
but the perfection of Christ's sacrifice that saves us.

Topics: "Assurance of Salvation", "Faith"
Scripture References: Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 1:7

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DESCRIPTION
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Horatius Bonar emphasizes that it is not the strength of our faith that
saves us, but the perfection of Christ's sacrifice. He reassures that
even with weak faith and a fearful heart, the efficacy of Christ's blood
remains unchanged and powerful. Bonar highlights that faith, regardless
of its strength, clings to the promise that the blood of Jesus cleanses
us from all sin. He encourages believers to trust in God's declaration
of justification, which cannot be undone by human doubt or weakness.
Ultimately, the assurance of salvation rests on Christ's unchanging
sacrifice rather than our fluctuating faith.

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CONTENT
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With a weak faith and a fearful heart, many a sinner stands before the
Lord. It is not the strength of our faith, but the perfection of
Christ's sacrifice that saves! No feebleness of faith, nor dimness of
eye, no trembling of hand can change the efficacy of Christ's blood. The
strength of our faith can add nothing to it, nor can the weakness of our
faith take anything from Him.

Faith (weak or strong) still reads the promise, "the blood of Jesus
Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin." If at times my eye is so dim
that I cannot read these words, through blinding tears or bewildering
trials, faith rests itself on the certain knowledge of the fact that THE
PROMISE IS THERE, and the blood of Christ remains in all its power and
suitableness upon the altar, unchanged and unaffected.

God says that the believer is justified. What God bath joined together,
let not man put asunder.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/horatius-bonar/saving-faith/
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