What’s the Difference Between True and False Faith?

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Regeneration/ New Birth

What’s the Difference Between True and False Faith?

8 min

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Regeneration/ New Birth

What’s the Difference Between True and False Faith?

8 min

"True faith is an unclean hand that reaches out and grabs a hold of the righteous robes of Jesus Christ."
-Pastor Adriel Sanchez

Why do some people walk away from the faith? How can you tell if your faith is genuine or merely temporary? Pastor Adriel Sanchez unpacks the difference between true faith in Jesus Christ and a fleeting or historical faith. Discover why this question shouldn’t cause anxiety—but instead, bring assurance and confidence to believers.

Adriel Sanchez is pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church, a congregation in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he also serves the broader church as a host on the Core Christianity radio program, a live, daily call-in talk show where he answers listeners' questions about the Bible and the Christian faith. He and his wife Ysabel live in San Diego with their five children.

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