How do we know that God has a sovereign plan for salvation?

The doctrine of God's sovereignty in salvation is biblically rooted in passages such as Ephesians 1:4-5, which reveals that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. This highlights that our salvation is not based on human merit but entirely on God's sovereign will. Romans 9 also address His sovereignty, stating that not all who are descended from Israel are part of God's elect, showing that God’s purposes stand upon the foundation of His grace alone.

The scriptures consistently affirm that God’s plan for salvation was conceived in eternity and executed through the historical act of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Therefore, we understand that God's sovereignty ensures not only that He foreknows who will believe but also that He actively draws His chosen people to Himself through the Spirit's work. This assurance is central to our faith, giving us certainty that the Gospel will fulfill its intended purpose for those whom He has chosen.