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How do we know faith and repentance are gifts from God?

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Faith and repentance are viewed as gifts from God, as they are not produced by human will but by God's work in the heart.

Faith and repentance are foundational elements of salvation, both seen as gifts from God rather than results of human decision or effort. This understanding is rooted in scriptures like Ephesians 2:8-9, which emphasizes that salvation is a gift, not based on works, so that no one can boast. True faith acknowledges God's sovereignty in the process of salvation, recognizing that it is God's will that brings about a new heart capable of believing and repenting. When believers are transformed by the Holy Spirit, they demonstrate genuine faith, evidenced by their turning away from sin and reliance on Christ alone for righteousness.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:3, Romans 3:10-12, John 3:3

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