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How does election relate to our faith and repentance?

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Election undergirds our faith and repentance, as those who are chosen by God are enabled to believe and turn to Him.

The relationship between election, faith, and repentance is a vital aspect of sovereign grace theology. According to Scripture, faith is a gift given to those who are elect, as seen in Acts 13:48, which indicates that 'as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.' This means that election is not merely a static decree but an active work of God in the lives of His chosen people. It is through divine intervention that individuals are granted the ability to believe and repent. In essence, our faith is a response to God's prior action in choosing us. This view upholds the sovereign nature of God in salvation, emphasizing that it's His grace that enables us to respond to His call.
Scripture References: Acts 13:48, Ephesians 2:8-9

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