How do we know that God's role in salvation is emphasized in Paul's teaching?
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Paul teaches that God alone gives the increase in salvation, making it clear that all aspects of salvation are under His sovereign control.
Throughout his letters, but especially in his correspondence with the Corinthians, Paul repeatedly affirms that salvation is of the Lord (1 Corinthians 3:6). He articulates that while he may plant the seed and Apollos may water it, only God has the power to cause it to grow. This perspective underscores the historic sovereign grace doctrine by highlighting total dependence on God's grace for salvation, thus alleviating any notion that human effort can accomplish spiritual redemption. The emphasis on God's sovereign role reassures believers that their faith and perseverance stem from God's active work within them.
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