God's will regarding salvation is revealed through His Word and by the work of His Spirit in believers.
Understanding God's will in matters of salvation comes from Scripture and revelation through the Holy Spirit. In the passage from Matthew 8, the leper turns to Jesus, acknowledging His authority and power to cleanse him, but leaves the decision in Christ's hands with 'if thou wilt.' This humility reflects the heart of true faith, which recognizes that while we can approach God with requests, it is ultimately His will that decides our fate. As Jesus states in John 6:44, 'No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.' This illustrates the necessity of divine initiation in salvation, reassuring believers that their salvation rests on God's will and not their own.
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