There is a union between Christ and faith that cannot be separated. Take away Christ from faith and faith is zero! It is nothing and stands for nothing. Apart from the person and work of Jesus Christ, there is no such thing as saving faith. For Christ is the BREAD of life; faith is the mouth of the soul that feeds upon Him. Christ is THE SAVIOUR LIFTED UP; faith is the eye of the soul which looks to Him. Christ is the BRIDEGROOM; faith, like the bride, takes Him by the hand and enters with Him into the wedding. Christ is THE GARMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS for the naked; faith receives Him and His holiness.
I see no reason for all of the conflict and debates concerning saving faith. It does not say, "Abraham believed"; it says, "Abraham believed GOD!" Abraham believed God in Christ! Christ said, "He rejoiced to see MY DAY; he saw it and was glad." Apart from Christ, Abraham had no faith. Christ was the REASON for his faith, the OBJECT of his faith, the JOY of his faith, and the ASSURANCE of his faith! So my faith and your faith (if it is faith) is JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED. "Nothing in my hands I bring; simply to Jesus Christ I cling." This, my friends, is saving faith."