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How do we know God's grace is effectual?

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God's grace is effectual because it accomplishes what He intends, bringing about the salvation of His chosen people (Ephesians 1:11).

The effectual nature of God's grace is evident throughout Scripture, particularly in Ephesians 1:11 where it is declared that God works all things according to the counsel of His will. This means that all aspects of salvation—regeneration, faith, repentance—are accomplished through God's effective will. The power of His grace enables believers to trust in Christ and to be transformed, highlighting that it is not dependent on human effort or decision but on God's sovereign decree. Thus, effectual grace signifies that God's purposes cannot be thwarted; He will accomplish what He desires in the lives of His elect.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:11, Romans 9:16, Ephesians 1:4-5, Joshua 24:14-15, Romans 8:28-30, Ruth 2:10-13, Ephesians 3:7, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

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