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How does God give faith to believe in Him?

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God gives faith by quickening our hearts through His Word and Spirit, making us able to believe.

In the context of Ezekiel 37, God commands Ezekiel to speak to the bones so that they might hear and live. This illustrates that faith does not originate from us but is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8-9 affirms that we are saved by grace through faith, not of ourselves, indicating that it is God's work, not our own effort, that enables belief. Faith comes by hearing His Word, and it is God who must quicken our hearts, giving us ears to hear and respond to His call. Thus, we recognize that faith is ultimately a gift and a work of divine grace.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ezekiel 37:4

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