Faith Only by Grace

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 58—especially explaining how we can repent and believe only by the Spirit's grace. Q58. Can you repent and believe in Christ by your own power? No; I can do nothing good without the help of God's Holy Spirit. The lesson addresses the theological impossibility of human beings repenting or believing in Christ through their own power due to spiritual death. It emphasizes that these acts are gifts enabled solely by the Holy Spirit, Who provides the necessary strength and goodness found in Jesus. Believers are encouraged to acknowledge their inability and actively pray for divine assistance when they desire to repent or strengthen their faith. This approach shifts the focus from self-effort to reliance on God's grace, mirroring the plea to help unbelief. The central message affirms that all spiritual good originates from God rather than human capability.