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What does it mean that saving faith is a gift?

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Saving faith being a gift means it is given by God and cannot be earned through human effort.

When we say that saving faith is a gift, we emphasize that it is bestowed upon individuals by God's sovereign grace. Ephesians 2:8 clarifies that 'it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.' This affirms that faith is not a result of personal merit or achievement, but rather a divine provision for the elect. The reality of being spiritually dead in sin (Ephesians 2:1) indicates that we cannot generate faith on our own. Thus, God graciously grants faith to those He has chosen, enabling true belief and acceptance of Christ's redemptive work.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:28

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