![]() ![]() When the three traditional descriptions of faith were used, there was an assumption that the word fiducia (cordial trust) alongside notitia (knowledge) and assensus (mental assent) included more than trusting Jesus as an ignominious but effective rescuer from hell. For centuries, theologians have assumed that saving faith includes more than the confidence that Christ is competent, like the lecherous surgeon. The traditional way of describing saving faith has always assumed something. Which means what? Something Has Been Assumed Which of these two would we trust for our brain surgery: a foulmouthed, dishonest, lustful, highly skilled, highly effective surgeon at the top of his profession, or a kind, honest, chaste young surgeon with little actual experience? We would trust the lecher with our life. For example, experience teaches us that it is possible, even necessary at times, to trust a person with our lives whom we neither love, nor admire, nor even want to be around. We know there are different kinds of faith and different ways of trusting. ![]() ![]() Experience teaches us to probe for distinctions. If Christ is not embraced as our supreme treasure, he is not embraced for who he is.Įven our own experience impels us to probe into those contexts for more depth and precision. In this Bible-saturated meditation on the nature of saving faith, John Piper argues that the spiritual affection of treasuring Christ belongs to the very essence of saving faith. ![]()
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