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What does it mean that God works in us both to will and to do?

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It means God enables the believer to desire and perform good works according to His purpose.

The phrase 'God works in us both to will and to do' originates from Philippians 2:13 and emphasizes the divine influence upon the believer's heart. This illustrates that salvation and sanctification are completely of God’s grace. He not only gives us the desire to come to Him, but He also empowers us to carry out His will in our lives. This underlines the Reformed understanding that our faith is a response to God’s prior action in our lives. Those whom God has called are equipped by His Spirit to fulfill His purposes, reinforcing that Christian life is not about human effort but about divine enablement.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:13

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