How do we know that God is sovereign in salvation?
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God's sovereignty in salvation is evident in Scripture, notably in Romans 9:16 which states, 'It does not depend on human desire or effort, but on God's mercy.'
The doctrine of God's sovereignty in salvation is foundational to Reformed theology. Romans 9:16 explicitly affirms that salvation is not contingent upon human will or effort, but solely upon God's mercy. This reflects the broader biblical narrative where God actively calls and saves His people according to His divine purpose (Ephesians 1:4-5). The story of Jonah further illustrates this as God intervenes in Jonah's rebellion to ultimately bring about His will for Nineveh, showing that God's plans cannot be thwarted. Thus, we understand that true salvation is an expression of God's sovereign grace, completely reliant on Him and His merciful choice.
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