Scripture teaches that faith is a gift from God, not a product of our efforts, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9.
Our faith is undoubtedly a gift from God, as clarified in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that we are saved by grace through faith, and that this is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. This emphasizes that our faith, along with the repentance that accompanies it, is a product of God's work within us rather than our own efforts. It is by God's sovereign grace that we are drawn to Him and given the faith to believe in Christ's finished work. This understanding assures us that our salvation is grounded in Christ's righteousness and not in our own merit.
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