What does the Bible say about faith being a gift from God?

In Ephesians 2:8-9, Scripture clearly states, 'For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.' This emphasizes that faith is entirely God's work in us. Just as the centurion in Matthew 8 exhibits a profound faith granted by God, we, too, rely on the sovereignty of God in giving us the faith to believe. True faith is not a human construct but a divine gift that transforms our hearts and allows us to trust in Christ alone for salvation.