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How do we know God chooses certain people for salvation?

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God's choice in salvation is seen throughout the Bible, emphasizing His mercy and sovereignty.

The doctrine of God's sovereign choice in salvation is founded on various Scripture passages that illustrate His prerogative to show mercy. For example, in Romans 9:15-16, it states, 'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy.' This underscores that salvation is not based on human effort or will but entirely upon God's decision. Noah is presented as a prime example in Genesis 6, where it is highlighted that he found grace in God's sight while others were passed by.

This concept derives from the understanding that God is perfectly just and sovereign. His choices reflect His divine purpose, and He acts according to His will. The distinction made between Noah and the rest illustrates that God’s saving grace is specific and intentional, reaffirming the historic Reformed teaching that God's electing grace is foundational in the believer's salvation.

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Finding Grace
Clay Curtis · Jan 23, 2011
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