Scripture affirms that salvation is entirely God's work, demonstrating His grace and mercy towards sinners.
God's sovereignty in salvation is clearly demonstrated throughout Scripture. Ephesians 1:4-5 reveals that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, indicating that salvation is part of His eternal plan. The nature of grace is such that it cannot be earned; it must be given. In Romans 8:29-30, the apostle Paul outlines the golden chain of salvation—foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification—as all being orchestrated by God. This evidences that our hope does not rest on our actions, but solely on God's purpose and power to save us.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 4:25, 1 Samuel 2:1, 1 John 5:11, Psalm 96:2, Ephesians 2:13
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