So, salvation comes through faith in Christ alone. However, genuine faith works. We are saved by faith alone; but saving faith is never alone. In other words, salvation produces a desire for obedience and good works.

Salvation by faith is trust and confidence in the work of Jesus Christ to forgive us, reconcile us to God, and enable our growth in righteousness and true holiness. Scripture passage for the sermon: “By grace ye are saved through faith.” –

Protestants and Catholics agree that faith is necessary for salvation. The Bible clearly teaches that it is.

Lutherans believe that individuals receive this gift of salvation through faith alone. Saving faith is the knowledge of, acceptance of, and trust in the promise of the Gospel. Even faith itself is seen as a gift of God, created in the hearts of Christians by the work of the Holy Spirit through the Word and Baptism.