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How is faith related to the elect?

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Faith is the means by which the elect respond to God's grace and is itself a gift from Him (Ephesians 2:8).

According to Scripture, faith is intimately connected to the doctrine of election. Ephesians 2:8 explains that faith is a gift from God, bestowed upon the elect in order to enable them to respond to His call. This indicates that not all individuals have the natural ability or will to believe on their own due to total depravity. Instead, God sovereignly draws His elect to Himself, ensuring that they will come to faith. In John 6:44, Jesus affirms that no one can come to Him unless the Father draws them, underlining the divine initiative behind faith. This doctrine highlights that while we are called to believe, that belief is rooted in God's grace and His prior choice of individuals for salvation, emphasizing the entirely grace-based nature of salvation.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8, John 6:44

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