Faith is not a work itself; rather, it is the channel through which we receive God's grace, not something we activate by our efforts.
In the sovereign grace theology, faith is primarily understood as a gift from God, not a work we perform. This distinction is vital because it underscores that salvation and acceptance by God do not rest on our efforts but solely on Christ's finished work. Scripture teaches that without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6), implying that true faith naturally produces good works as a response to the grace already received. Hence, while works follow faith, they do not generate it; faith is the root, and works are its fruit.
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