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How do we know that grace is sovereign?

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Grace is understood as sovereign because it is unmerited favor from God that cannot be earned or deserved by human effort.

Sovereign grace is a cornerstone of Reformed theology, emphasizing that salvation is entirely a work of God. In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul articulates that it is by grace we have been saved through faith, not by works, so that no one may boast. This reinforces that grace is an unearned gift granted by God's mercy and love. Furthermore, in Philippians 1:6, Paul assures that God, who began a good work in His elect, will carry it on to completion. This underlines the belief that God's grace is not contingent upon human actions but is a sovereign act of divine will.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 1:15, Romans 9:15, Exodus 33:19, Romans 9:11-12, Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 1:4-5

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