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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 hearts¹ by the preaching of the holy gospel,² and confirms it by the use of the holy sacraments.³

¹ John 3:5; 1 Cor. 2:10-14; Eph. 2:8 ² Rom. 10:17; 1 Pet. 1:23-25 ³ Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor. 10:16