Salvation is clearly articulated in Scripture as solely by God's sovereign will and grace, not by human effort.
The doctrine of salvation by God's will is powerfully communicated in Romans 9:15, where God declares, 'I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy.' This underscores that salvation is not dependent on human will or effort, but entirely upon God's grace. As believers, we acknowledge that, left to our own devices, we are completely unable to choose salvation because of our sinful nature. John 1:13 reaffirms this by stating that we are born, 'not of the will of man, but of God.' This presents a clear understanding that God alone acts in grace to regenerate and redeem His people.
Scripture References:
Romans 9:15, John 1:13, Ephesians 1:4
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