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What does the Bible teach about the relationship between faith and salvation?

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The Bible teaches that faith is a result of regeneration, not a precursor, as it is the evidence of spiritual life given by God.

The relationship between faith and salvation is often misunderstood in many theological circles; however, in the sovereign grace perspective, faith is a gift from God that arises from the regeneration of the heart. Ephesians 2:8-9 clarifies that we are saved by grace through faith, and this faith is not of ourselves but is a gift from God. Therefore, faith does not initiate salvation but confirms that one has been made alive. Just as Sarah received strength to conceive through God’s power, believers receive faith through God’s sovereign grace, ensuring that the glory belongs solely to Him.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9

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