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What does the Bible say about the origin of faith?

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The Bible teaches that faith is a gift from God and does not originate from ourselves (Ephesians 2:8).

According to Ephesians 2:8, faith is described as a gift from God, indicating that it does not originate within us. This highlights the foundational Reformed belief that faith is solely authored by God, as it is He who initiates and completes the work of faith in our lives. Hebrews 12:2 further emphasizes this by referring to Jesus as the 'author and finisher' of our faith, reinforcing the notion that our ability to have faith is entirely dependent on God’s grace.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:17

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