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How does God enable faith in His elect?

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God enables faith in His elect through the regenerative work of the Holy Spirit.

Faith is not an act initiated by a sinner's will; rather, it is a gift bestowed by God through the Holy Spirit's regenerating power. Jesus explained in John 6:63 that 'the Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing,' emphasizing that spiritual life comes through divine intervention. Before regeneration, individuals are spiritually dead and unable to seek God on their own. It is when God quickens the heart that one can respond in faith to His call. This underscores the sovereign grace through which God actively draws His chosen ones to Himself, awakening their minds and granting them the ability to believe the gospel. As a result, believers can embrace salvation, knowing it is entirely initiated and sustained by God's grace.
Scripture References: John 6:63, 1 Corinthians 2:14

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