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1 | From whom does faith originate? | Eph 2:8 | Makarios | 34115 | ||
Greetings John! Faith originates from hearing the Word of God! (Romans 10:17) If we have faith and belief in God after first hearing the Word of God (first exposure), then my answer is 'Yes', that faith can originate from one who is not saved, since it is by faith that we are saved (Romans 5:1-2). And this faith, that we have "happened upon" by hearing the Gospel for the first time, is what will lead us into salvation. To describe faith a little more "deeply", I would cite Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 118:8, and 2 Cor. 5:7. To define 'faith', then Hebrews 11:1-2 is always helpful. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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2 | From whom does faith originate? | Eph 2:8 | 10ECPreacher | 35552 | ||
Greetings, John and Makarios. In addition to what Makarios has stated, I would simply add that faith is the conscious and cogent response of humanity to deity; which response acknowledges the definition of humanity versus deity, and at the same time acknowledges the distinction between humanity and deity. "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him." [Heb. 11:6 NASB] Now we know that none can come to God except the Spirit draw him. I understand faith to be an individual's acknowledgement of and obedience to the drawing of the Spirit. When someone is presented with the Gospel, they hear the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Obedience to the Word of God (i.e., the Gospel) is the response of one who believes the Word of God that was presented. "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!" [Rom. 11:33 NASB] Kind regards, Tim D. Cormier Tennessee Preacher |
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