Salvation by Grace through Faith
"We believe that, to attain the true knowledge of this great mystery, the Holy Spirit kindles in our hearts an upright faith, which embraces Jesus Christ with all His merits, appropriates Him, and seeks nothing more besides Him." Also, therefore "we justly say with Paul, that we are justified by faith alone, or by faith apart from works." And finally, "… faith is an instrument that keeps us in communion with Him in all His benefits, which, when they become ours, are more than sufficient to acquit us of our sins" (Art. XXII)
Reformed Theological Institute believes:
