The grace of faith, wereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts, and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Word; by which also, and by the administration of baptism and the Lord’s supper, prayer, and other means appointed of God, it is increased and strengthened.
Section 14.1 of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith
For further reading:
- 2 Corinthians 4:13
- Ephesians 2:8
- Romans 10:14, 17
- Luke 17:5
- 1 Peter 2:2
- Acts 20:32
Monergist Gratia 