The proof is in the word "as many" . Thye alone have received the power to believe. Dead men have no faith. not little none.
If we offer dead works (no faith) it becomes born and again, again and again every time one sins. Exposing Christ to public shame who only offered one demonstration.
John 1:12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 8:30 As he spake these words, many believed on him.
His faith or
power works towards us, in us strengthening us to confess with our mouths . It as a work is not of our own self but of His "labor of love" again called a "work of His faith"
Hebrews 6 King James Version (KJV) T
herefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance "from" dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Dead works dead faith .living works living faith .faith and works they cannot be separated and expect something to move .
No will, no works .No work, no will.
Philiians 2: 13-14
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Not a salvation issue. More how can we hear God. . having
no faith to begin with?
Believe . . .give glory to God .He promise us as the better things that accompany salvation .He will not forget the good works we offer towards his name as he makes the burden lighter. .
Believe without murmuring and accusing. Mr. Calvin is dead.