Should I examine whether my faith is head knowledge or heart belief?
Yes, everyone must self-examine once in a while to discern whether faith is only head knowledge or belief with all the innermost being that Christ died for the world and for them. With the heart a person believes unto righteousness, and when the Gospel is believed, God imputes His righteousness.
Les teaches that this is not meant to scare people, but it is a place where every believer must self-examine once in a while. The question is whether a person is merely believing a head knowledge or believing with all their innermost being that Christ died for the world and for them. With the heart man believes unto righteousness, and that righteousness is imputed: as soon as we believe the Gospel, God imputes His righteousness. Les ties this to earlier study in Romans chapter 3, to Genesis where God gave Adam and Eve coats of skins and clothed them with righteousness, and to Isaiah chapter 61 with the garments of righteousness, showing Paul says the same happens to all who believe. Thus heart belief results in being clothed with Christ's righteousness.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
More Questions
What is the difference between head knowledge and heart belief in salvation?
Saving faith is not just head knowledge about Christ; it is believing with your innermost being that Christ died for the world and for you personally.
What does Romans 10 mean by believing with the heart rather than the head?
In Romans 10, the belief that leads to righteousness is with the heart, not with the head or mind.
How can I tell if I am believing in Christ only in my head or with my heart?
All believers should periodically self-examine whether their faith is only head knowledge or whether they believe with all their innermost being that Christ died for the world, for them.