How does faith relate to God’s work in salvation?

Ephesians 2:8 declares, 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.' This critical verse elucidates that even our faith is not self-generated, but is bestowed upon us by God. The Lord Jesus Christ is described as the 'author and finisher of our faith' in Hebrews 12:2, underscoring that He is responsible for every aspect of our believing. Thus, we can have assurance that our belief in Him is grounded in His work, not in our efforts.