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How do we know that God's grace comes before our actions?

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God's grace precedes our ability to respond, as seen in 2 Timothy 1:9, which states that He saved us according to His purpose, given before the world began.

The concept of prevenient grace is essential in Reformed theology, which posits that God's grace must precede our response to Him. As stated in 2 Timothy 1:9, 'He saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.' This highlights God's initiative in salvation; it is not a response to our actions but an act of grace that empowers belief and faith in Christ. Every sincere response we make is a result of divine grace already at work in us.
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 1:9

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