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How does God provide faith to believers?

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God provides faith to believers as a divine gift, not as a result of human effort (Ephesians 2:8).

The sermon teaches that faith is indeed a work of God. It is not something that can be generated by human will or effort. Ephesians 2:8 clarifies this point by stating that faith itself is a gift from God, emphasizing the sovereignty of God in the matter of salvation. The analogy of a dead man unable to pick up a pen exemplifies our spiritual condition; we can do nothing to save ourselves without God first infusing us with life and belief. This reinforces the classic Reformed doctrine that all aspects of salvation, including faith, are initiated and sustained by God's sovereign will.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8, John 6:63, Romans 10:17, Genesis 45:21, Ephesians 2:8-9

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The Work Of God
Fred Evans · Feb 14, 2010
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Joshua

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