Q. 65. Since then we are made partakers of Christ, and all his benefits, by faith only, whence doth this faith proceed?

Question. Since then we are made partakers of Christ, and all his benefits, by faith only, whence doth this faith proceed?

Answer. From the Holy Ghost (Gal. 5;22), who works faith in our hearts by the preaching of the gospel (Rom. 10;7); and confirms it by the use of the Sacraments (Acts 8;36-38).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] Gal. 5;22.—But the fruit of the Spirit is......faith.—2 Cor. 4;13.—1 John 2;27.
• [proof-2] Rom. 10;17.—So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.—1 Cor. 1;21.—Rom. 1;16.—2 Thess. 2;14.—Gal. 3;5.
• [proof-3] {{smaller|Acts 8;36-38.—And the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, if thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.— Rom. 4;11.—Acts 10;47, 48.—Acts 16;30-33.