The Bible teaches that faith is a gift from God, given to the elect for salvation based on God's sovereign election.
Scripture clearly indicates that faith is not merely an inherent quality or capacity within individuals, but rather a divine gift given to God's elect. Ephesians 1 informs us that the chosen are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ, and this includes the bestowal of faith, which allows them to believe in the finished work of Jesus. The connection between faith and election is crucial; it is only those whom God has elected who receive the ability to trust in Him. Acts 13:48 states that 'as many as were ordained to eternal life believed,' reinforcing the idea that faith is an evidence of God's prior election and not a separate condition that one must meet to receive grace.
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