What does the Bible teach about the power to believe?
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The Bible teaches that the ability to believe comes from God, as seen in John 1:12 and Acts 13:48.
The power to believe is explicitly derived from divine grace rather than human effort. In John 1:12, those who receive Christ are given the power to become children of God, indicating that this ability is a gracious gift from God. Acts 13:48 further reinforces this by stating that as many as were ordained to eternal life believed, emphasizing that belief is not a product of human will but a result of God's effective call. This aligns with the Reformed understanding of regeneration, which posits that prior to coming to faith, individuals are spiritually dead in their sins and can only respond through the life-giving work of the Holy Spirit. Thus, true belief is a response enabled by God's grace, allowing believers to recognize their need for Christ and trust in Him for salvation.
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