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How can faith be both a gift and a responsibility?

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Faith is a gift from God, yet it is our duty to respond to the Gospel by believing.

Faith is indeed a gift from God, as affirmed in Ephesians 2:8, which teaches that grace through faith is not of ourselves—it is the gift of God. However, this divine gift requires a human response; the Gospel calls everyone to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31). Our responsibility lies in recognizing this gift and exercising it. Regenerated individuals, transformed by the Holy Spirit, are naturally inclined to respond to God's offer of salvation by placing their faith in Christ. This interplay highlights the mystery of salvation, where God's sovereignty and human responsibility coexist.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8, Acts 16:31

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