The Bible asserts that God gives faith to His elect, affirming that true faith cannot be achieved through human effort.
The doctrine of sovereign grace reveals that faith is not merely a decision one makes; rather, it is a gift from God to His people. In John 6:65, Jesus declares, 'Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.' This underscores the idea that faith originates from God’s sovereign choice and grace. Furthermore, consider 2 Peter 1:1, where Peter writes that believers have 'obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ.' Faith is, therefore, not an independent act but is predestined by God who draws hearts to Himself through the Spirit.
Scripture References:
John 6:65, 2 Peter 1:1, Ephesians 2:8-9
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