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What does Ephesians 1 teach about the nature of faith?

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Ephesians 1 teaches that faith comes from the mighty power of God, not human effort.

In Ephesians 1, the Apostle Paul emphasizes that the act of believing in Christ is a result of God's 'mighty power' working in us. This affirms the Reformed view that human beings are utterly incapable of believing on their own due to their fallen nature (Ephesians 2:1). The chapter portrays faith as not merely acceptance but as an empowerment from God that transforms the heart. Understanding this helps Christians grasp the depth of God's grace and the necessity of His work in the believer's life, reinforcing that faith in Christ is both a gift and a continual process of God’s sustaining power.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 2:1, Philippians 1:6

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