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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Subject: From whom does faith originate? |
Bible Note: 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 |