### 65. Q. It is by faith alone that we share in Christ and all his benefits: where then does that faith come from?

**A**. The Holy Spirit works it in our hearts<sup>1</sup> by the preaching of the holy gospel,<sup>2</sup> and confirms it by the use of the holy sacraments.<sup>3</sup>

<sup>1</sup> [John 3:5](/get-passage/John+3:5); [1 Cor. 2:10-14](/get-passage/1+Corinthians+2:10-14); [Eph. 2:8](/get-passage/Ephesians+2:8)
<sup>2</sup> [Rom. 10:17](/get-passage/Romans+10:17); [1 Pet. 1:23-25](/get-passage/1+Peter+1:23-25)
<sup>3</sup> [Matt. 28:19-20](/get-passage/Matthew+28:19-20); [1 Cor. 10:16](/get-passage/1+Corinthians+10:16)