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(Created page with "= Faith Alone in the Old Testament = Throughout biblical history, salvation has always been granted by grace through faith alone, and this truth extends to the Old Testament. Despite the misconceptions perpetuated by dispensationalists and others, the scriptures are clear that Old Testament believers were saved in the same manner as those in the New Testament—by faith in God’s promise of salvation through the coming Messiah. == The Consistent Message of Faith Alone...") |
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The Old Testament provides multiple examples of salvation by faith: | The Old Testament provides multiple examples of salvation by faith: | ||
* | * '''Noah''': Genesis 6:8 states that Noah "found grace in the eyes of the Lord." His salvation was based on God’s grace, accessed through faith, not through any human merit or works. | ||
* | * '''Abraham''': As Galatians 3:6 references, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." His faith was sufficient for salvation, illustrating the timeless nature of justification by faith. | ||
* | * '''David''': In Psalm 32:1-2, David celebrates the blessing of having his transgressions forgiven, a blessing received not through works but through faith in God’s mercy. | ||
== The Concept of Being Born Again in the Old Testament == | == The Concept of Being Born Again in the Old Testament == | ||