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How do we know salvation is for sinners only?

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Salvation is specifically for sinners, as Jesus said, 'I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.'

Jesus' ministry was directed towards sinners, not the righteous. In Matthew 9:12, Jesus makes clear that He came to heal those who are spiritually sick, signifying that only those who recognize their sinfulness can receive His mercy. This principle reinforces the sovereign grace understanding that salvation is not based on human merit but on the grace and mercy of God towards those who acknowledge their need for Christ. The Gospel message ultimately reveals that God's grace is specifically for those who comprehend their sinful state, as articulated in Isaiah 12 as well.
Scripture References: Matthew 9:12, Isaiah 12:1-2

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