The distinction between believers and non-believers in Scripture indicates that God does not intend to save all people.
The assertion that God is the Savior of all men, especially those who believe, demonstrates that while God provides for all people, His saving grace is particularly manifested in the lives of believers. 1 Timothy 4:10 clearly separates believers from non-believers, reinforcing the Reformed understanding that God's salvific intent does not extend to every individual. This perspective is supported by passages that emphasize God's sovereign choice in salvation, such as Romans 9, where Paul outlines God's right to have mercy on whom He will have mercy. The belief is not a condition that earns salvation but rather a result of God’s prior work within the chosen.
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