Yes, indeed; only it be true and sincere.
Isa. 42:3. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench.
217. What benefit do we have from the true and living faith in Jesus Christ?
By faith we are justified, born anew, sanctified, and finally saved forever.
218. What is Justification?
Justification is the gracious act of God whereby He for Christ's sake acquits a repentant and believing sinner of his sin and guilt, and looks upon him, in Christ, as though he had never sinned.
2 Cor. 5:21. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Rom. 3:24. (They are) justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
219. What, then, does the believer receive through justification?