How do we know God is sovereign in our salvation?

The sovereignty of God in salvation is fundamental to Reformed theology, underpinned by verses such as Romans 8:29-30, which illustrate the chain of redemption—'For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son.' This establishes that God's initiative precedes our response in faith. The narrative in Luke 5 demonstrates this point as Christ confronts the sick man, illustrating that God's purpose to heal and save is deliberate and intentional, taking place on a 'certain day' fashioned by His divine will. Throughout Scripture, this theme is consistent, showing that salvation operates within God's divine plan, and it requires His grace for any to come to faith.