How do we know that salvation is a work of sovereign grace?
Answered in 1 source
Salvation is solely of the Lord, as affirmed in Scripture, emphasizing that it originates from God's decrees and is applied by His grace.
The doctrine of sovereign grace asserts that salvation is entirely the work of God. This is rooted in passages like Ephesians 1:4-5, which speak to God's choosing of people for salvation before the foundation of the world. This divine initiative underscores that it is God who does the work of salvation in the hearts of His chosen, ensuring that none will be lost. As Jesus states in John 17, He keeps those given to Him, validating the assurance that every elect person will be saved and sanctified by His powerful grace. Hence, salvation cannot be attributed to human effort but is a gracious gift from a sovereign God.
Commentary