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How do we know that God does not want everyone to be saved?

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We know God does not desire to save everyone because Scripture reveals instances where individuals are not elected for salvation (Romans 9:13).

The question of whether God desires everyone to be saved leads to the understanding of His sovereign will. If God intends everyone to be saved, logically, everyone would be saved if He is truly sovereign. However, Scripture repeatedly shows that there are those whom God has chosen for destruction, such as Esau and Pharaoh. This illustrates that God's purpose in salvation is selective, affirming the doctrine of election as foundational to understanding His will in redemption.
Scripture References: Romans 9:13, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, John 6:44

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Does God Want Everybody To Be Saved?
Gabe Stalnaker · Jan 19, 2020
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