FAQ ID # 5461 - The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace alone, yet we have to believe and choose to place our faith in Jesus. Wouldn't 'believing' / 'choosing' be considered a 'work'?

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The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace alone, yet we have to believe and choose to place our faith in Jesus. Wouldn't 'believing' / 'choosing' be considered a 'work'?

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In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul teaches that even the faith we have has been given to us as a gift from God.

A very helpful article addressing subject of the gift of salvation can be found at the following link ~
http://www.gotquestions.org/faith-work.html.

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