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How do we know that faith in Christ is a work of God?

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The Bible teaches that faith is a miraculous work of God, as expressed in John 6:29 where belief is described as God's work.

In John 6:29, Jesus articulates that faith is ultimately the work of God: 'This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.' This aligns with the Reformed understanding of TULIP, specifically the doctrine of Irresistible Grace, which posits that God must actively intervene in the human heart to produce genuine saving faith. Ephesians 1:19 further reveals that faith aligns with the exceeding greatness of His power, demonstrating that just as God raised Christ from the dead, He instills the same power within us to believe. Therefore, faith is not merely an intellectual assent but a divine enablement that transforms the heart and results in true belief.
Scripture References: John 6:29, Ephesians 1:19, Philippians 2:13

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The Sent One
Todd Nibert · Sep 11, 2016
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