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How do we know that God is sovereign in salvation?

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God's sovereignty in salvation is affirmed in Scriptures like Ephesians 1:4-5, which emphasize His choice of individuals for salvation before the foundation of the world.

The sovereignty of God in salvation is a foundational doctrine in Reformed theology, rooted in Scriptures that illustrate God’s initiative and purpose. Ephesians 1:4-5 states that God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, indicating that salvation is not based on man's will or efforts but on God's sovereign will and grace. This underscores that our coming to Christ is a response to His prompting and calling, demonstrating that He is in complete control over the redemptive process.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5, John 6:44, Romans 9:16, Judges 2:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 12:40, Romans 8:29-30, Isaiah 44:28, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:15, Matthew 20:15, Exodus 6:6-8, Acts 26, Isaiah 40:10, John 15:5, Acts 11:21, Ephesians 1:4, Exodus 33:19, Ephesians 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:9, John 1:12-13, John 12:30, Jeremiah 1:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, Acts 8:26-40, Romans 9:11-13, Daniel 4:35, Hebrews 2:16, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Colossians 1:19, Psalm 135:6, Romans 9:15-16, Ezekiel 37:3, John 10:27, Acts 2:47, Genesis 45:5, Ezekiel 18:4, Joshua 6:2, John 6:37, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 9:6, Romans 10

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