Faith claims God’s promises, and brings forth fruit in obedience. Presumption also claims the promises, but uses them as Satan did, to excuse transgression. Faith would have led our first parents to trust the love of God and to obey His commands. Presumption led them to transgress His law, believing that His great love would save them from the consequences of their sin. It is not faith that claims the favor of Heaven without complying with the conditions on which mercy is to be granted. Genuine faith has its foundation in the promises and provisions of the Scriptures. {FLB 122.5}

Tro hævder Guds løfter, og frembringer frugt i lydighed. Indbildning hævder også løfterne, og løfterne bruges på samme måde Satan gør, for at undskylde overtrædelse. Tro ville have ledt vore første forældre til at stole på Guds kærlighed og adlyde hans bud. Indbildning førte dem til at overtræde Hans lov, tro at hans store kærlighed ville frelse dem fra konsekvenserne af deres synd. Troen hævder ikke himlens gunst, uden at samtykke i de betingelser, hvori barmhjertigheden gives. Sand tro har sit grundlag i Skrifternes løfter og bestemmelser.