Scripture reveals that God ordains some to eternal life, confirming that faith is a result of His election, not the cause.
The sermon references Acts 13:48, which states, 'As many as were ordained to eternal life believed.' This reinforces the standpoint that belief in Christ is a result of God's predestining grace. The idea is that God's sovereign choice precedes human faith; hence, salvation is a divine act rather than a human accomplishment. The preacher emphasizes that this doctrine of election underscores God's authority in salvation and that understanding who does the electing clarifies many theological misunderstandings. Thus, the Reformed tradition holds that God’s electing grace leads to genuine faith in Christ for the chosen.
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