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

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Faith is a gift from God, as evidenced in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that we are saved by grace through faith, not of our own doing.

Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly states that by grace we are saved through faith, and this is not from ourselves; it is the gift of God. This underscores the sovereign grace theology that emphasizes that faith is not something we conjure up within ourselves, but it is a gift bestowed by God. The scriptures affirm that true faith results from a divine work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, enabling us to trust in Christ. The exposition of God's grace in 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 also highlights that faith is given to those whom God chooses, further validating that it is not a work of our own but a sovereign act of God's mercy.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:22-24, Philippians 1:29

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