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How do we know that God must act first in salvation?

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We know God must act first in salvation because the Bible teaches that faith and spiritual awakening are initiated solely by God's sovereign will and grace.

The notion that God must act first in salvation is underscored in Philippians 3:3, where Paul mentions believers as 'the circumcision which worship God in the spirit.' This spiritual circumcision, a metaphor for a heart transformed by God, illustrates that true worship and faith do not originate from our efforts but instead are gifts bestowed by God. The sovereign act of God in transforming hearts is echoed in scriptures such as Colossians 2:11-15, which discuss a circumcision made without hands, indicating God's direct intervention in the lives of believers. Furthermore, the narrative of the faithful in Scripture consistently reveals that the changes in heart and life occur when God first moves upon individuals, enabling their willing response to the Gospel.
Scripture References: Philippians 3:3, Colossians 2:11-15, John 1:13

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