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How do we know salvation is God's accomplishment?

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Salvation is portrayed in Scripture as an accomplishment rather than an offer, emphasizing God's active role in delivering His people.

In 1 Kings 20, the prophet conveys God's promise of victory to Ahab without any conditions. This exemplifies that salvation is not merely an offer to be accepted or rejected by humans; rather, it is an accomplished reality through God's decisive action. The statement, 'I will deliver it into thine hand this day,' signifies that salvation comes from God alone, highlighting His sovereignty in the redemptive process. The view that salvation is contingent on human acceptance denies God's role as the sole actor in saving His people. This understanding aligns with Reformed theology, which stresses that God achieves salvation in His own way and time without human cooperation.
Scripture References: 1 Kings 20:13-14

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