Be not deceived in this regard. Contrary to popular theological errors all predicated upon the illusion and vanity of human "volition", we do not create faith in ourselves. We do not "choose" to repent, and we do not even "choose" to obey God nor on our own to do "good works."
- Faith itself bes a gift from God.
Ephesians 2:8-98 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. - We do not "decide" to repent but must be called to it by God:
Matthew 9:1313 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.Mark 2:1717 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. - Even being called TO repentance, it still must be GRANTED to us by / from God:
Acts 11:18
Romans 2:4
2 Timothy 2:25
- Any and all desire or intent to "obey" God? Nope, not your own doing either. Comes from Him as well.
Philippians 2:13
- What, you say faith without works bes dead and we must work out our own salvation? Maybe you didn't read the fine print, human. Even the very "good works" one does in service to God bes a gift FROM HIM!!!
Philippians 2:13
Ephesians 2:10
