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1 | Faith a gift? | Eph 2:8 | Lionstrong | 219417 | ||
The Amplified version is wrong on this point. The "this" refers to what comes immediately before it, "faith" and not to salvation. So, Paul is saying that we are saved by grace through faith and that this faith is a gift from God. Just because believing (faith) is a mental "action" does not mean it can't be a gift from God. Repentance, too, is an action, but it is a gift of God's grace as well. Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life." 2 Tim 2:25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, So, Huron, I agree with your understanding of this verse. |
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2 | Faith a gift? | Eph 2:8 | Morant61 | 219431 | ||
Greetings Lionstrong! Actually, the Amplified is more accurate in this instance. In Greek, a pronoun (in this case 'it') must agree in both number and gender with it's antecedent. 'Faith' and 'Grace' are both feminine nouns, while the pronoun 'it' is neuter in gender. Thus, 'it' cannot refer to either grace or faith. To what then does 'it' refer? Most Greek scholars argue that there is no clear antecedent because 'it' refers to the entire process of salvation by faith through grace. Have a great Thanksgiving my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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