What is necessary for our salvation?

[Olivencia]

Is saving faith a synecdoche which encompasses belief, confession and repentance? Or is faith alone to be understood absolutely?
I believe faith is to be understood as a synecdoche.
One must beleive and confess Christ according to Romans 10:10 and one must repent (Acts 17:30).

Your thoughts......

 

[Amy.G]

Well, first you're going to have to define "synecdoche" for this old country girl! :laugh:


But salvation is by grace through faith...nothing else.

 

[Olivencia]

Hi Amy!

It is simply a word that is used to describe the whole. For example, if I said, "He has a nice set of wheels" I am referring to more than just the wheels but the entire car.
So when I say saving faith I believe it is understood that confession (Romans 10:10) and repentance (Acts 17:30) are included.

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Does one have to confess Christ in order to be saved? I believe Romans 10:10 says yes.
Does one have to repent in order to be saved? I believe Acts 17:30 says yes.
These are part of saving faith.

 

[Amy.G]

Hi Amy!

It is simply a word that is used to describe the whole. For example, if I said, "He has a nice set of wheels" I am referring to more than just the wheels but the entire car.
So when I say saving faith I believe it is understood that confession (Romans 10:10) and repentance (Acts 17:30) are included.

--
Does one have to confess Christ in order to be saved? I believe Romans 10:10 says yes.
Does one have to repent in order to be saved? I believe Acts 17:30 says yes.
These are part of saving faith.

Thanks!

Yes, the bible says that we must repent (have a change of mind) and confess Jesus as Lord. I think this is what is included in the word "believe". (synecdoche)

Correct?

 

[Olivencia]

I believe you are correct based on the Bible.

God bless Amy!