Saving Faith (7) / Of Justification (1)

SAVING FAITH Usually a distinction is made between true, saving faith and other kinds of so-called faith, such as historical faith, temporary faith, and miraculous faith. Historical faith is a mere, objective assent to the truth of some part of the revelation of God in Scripture. It is an operation of the natural mind. It is not rooted in the love of God and in regeneration. And, of course, it is also without personal application. It stands to reason that historical faith is no confidence in...