The Bible teaches that faith is a gift from God, as indicated in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it emphasizes that salvation is not of ourselves but is a gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8-9 states, 'For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.' Here, Paul clarifies that faith, along with grace and salvation, is a divine gift. This means faith is not something inherent to humans nor a product of our choice; it is bestowed by God, highlighting His sovereignty in the process of salvation. Faith cannot be viewed as a work that we perform; rather, it is a work of God initiated by His Spirit within us, enabling us to believe. In Romans 4 and 5, it is further revealed that it is 'the faith of Jesus Christ' that saves, proving that true faith originates from Christ and not from human efforts.
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