The idea is that such acts as acts of will and acts of knowledge can be complete in an instant. (religion-online.org)
It can mean what it says by «free act of will,» by «contingency,» by «knowledge,» and so on. (religion-online.org)
Works do not follow from faith as a matter of course, just as thinking or feeling that you love someone does not replace the hard act of will of actually loving them. (firstthings.com)