How does God's sovereignty relate to our faith?

The relationship between God's sovereignty and our faith is essential in Reformed theology. Faith is not something we conjure up on our own; rather, it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8) that follows the regenerative work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. This follows the teaching in John 1:12-13, which emphasizes that we are born again not of our own will, but of God, making our faith a manifestation of His sovereign grace acting within us. Understanding this assures us that our salvation is secure because it originates in God's will and not human choice.