Lets' Study Ephesians 0.010

We had nothing at all to do with our salvation other than believing the gospel.  Furthermore; we can only believe the gospel because God has given us the gift of saving faith.  The sinful mind is in such a state of rebellion against God that we are naturally doubtful and unbelieving.  Like Thomas, we instinctively refuse to believe until we first see.  The wonder of saving faith is that believing causes our blinded eyes to see.  Notice the progression in this miracle of Jesus.  "As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When He entered the house, the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done to you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened." Matthew 9:27-30