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How do we know faith in God is a gift?

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Romans 10:17 affirms that faith comes from hearing the Word of God, emphasizing that it is a divine gift rather than a personal achievement.

Faith is presented in Scripture as a sovereign gift from God, not merely a result of human effort or decision. Romans 10:17 makes it clear that faith comes by hearing the Word of God; this indicates that God must initiate the faith process through His Word and Spirit. Ephesians 2:8-9 further clarifies that it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is the gift of God. This underscores the Reformed view that faith is something God gives to His chosen people, making it a matter of divine mercy rather than human volition. The idea of faith being a gift also highlights the mystery of God’s work in saving sinners, as seen in John 1:12-13 and Romans 9:16, where the regenerative work of the Holy Spirit produces true faith in the hearts of the elect.
Scripture References: Romans 10:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:12-13, Romans 9:16

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