[Titanites]

Then it is not a "gift". You have "done" something for salvation. Whether it is exercising "faith" or taking the Eucharist, you are adding to the work of God.

No, it is not us adding to the work of God. It is God working through us to add to His work. Exercising faith or taking the Eucharist is His helping us to respond to His call. It's our work only if we reject His call.

[HarleyD]

Exercising faith or taking the Eucharist is His helping us to respond to His call. It's our work only if we reject His call.

I wouldn't disagree with this statement. However, I would ask you, if God truly helps us to respond to His call, will we fail? If so, why?