How do we know faith in Christ is a gift from God?

Faith is uniquely presented in the Scriptures as a divine gift. Ephesians 2:8-9 specifically reveals that salvation is by grace through faith, and this not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. Additionally, the author of Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus is both the 'author and finisher of our faith.' This signifies that not only does God initiate faith in the hearts of believers, but He also sustains it through His power. It challenges the notion of self-generated faith, emphasizing reliance on God’s grace for a genuine belief.