it's the ability to make a decision for or against trusting in Christ based on the conviction of faith
I heard what you said and I understand, well I believe I understand it.
You define faith as: the ability to make a decision for or against trusting in Christ (other's call this 'prevenient grace') based on
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].
... with some concentration I can see where you get this idea
wow ... I am not going to convince you ... I can see where you are coming from now ... very subtle. I don't agree, but I think I see where your get your definition of FAITH.
O.K. ... well we will just have to agree to disagree on the definition of FAITH. Of course, that makes communication very difficult as we are in effect talking in a different language. That's why translators and I use the dictionary are the basis of definition for this enchances communication. All I can say is that you are reading an English translation of the Bible and I would say you have to use a dictionary to define words as that is what the translators do.
hmm ... we are at an impasse ... took a while, but I understand how you derive your definition.
Aside: So, so few understand your definition of FAITH that it will be very difficult for you to talk about FAITH to others if you get deeper into it.
Aside2: As for me, I'm a simple guy and use the K.I.S.S. rule (Keep It Simple Stupid) ... thus I just go to the dictionary.