Paragraph 14.1

The Grace of Faith, whereby the Elect are enabled to believe to the Saving of their Souls, is the Work of the Spirit of Christ in their Hearts, and is ordinarily wrought by the Ministry of the^a Word; by which also, and by the Administration of Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, Prayer and other Means appointed of God, it is increased,^b and strengthned.^c

1. a. 2 Corinthians 4:13; Ephesians 2:8

   2 Corinthians 4:13

   ^4:13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

   ^4:13 And in keeping with what is written: "I believed, therefore I have spoken," we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,

   Ephesians 2:8

   ^2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

   ^2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

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2. b. Romans 10:14, 17

   Romans 10:14; Romans 10:17

   ^10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? ^10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

   ^10:14 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? ^10:17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

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3. c. Luke 17:5; 1 Peter 2:2; Acts 20:32

   Luke 17:5

   ^17:5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

   ^17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"

   1 Peter 2:2

   ^2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

   ^2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

   Acts 20:32

   ^20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

   ^20:32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

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