"The Gospel of our Salvation" Ephesians 1:13-14

Our response to hearing the Good News determines our salvation.  If we hear and believe we belong to Him and He comes to live in us through the Holy Spirit to equip us and empower us to live as bondservants of Christ.  The Holy Spirit is His seal that belong to Him and our faith is authentic.  All of this works to the praise of His glory for He is the source and foundation.  Faith is simply our receptivity to His activity.