Bootstrap

How do we know that salvation is initiated by God?

Answered in 2 sources

Salvation is initiated by God according to His sovereign will, as seen in 2 Timothy 1:9, where it states that He called us according to His own purpose.

The Bible asserts that salvation is entirely the work of God, initiated by His sovereign will and purpose. In 2 Timothy 1:9, Paul writes, "God, who has 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 clearly shows that our salvation does not begin with our efforts or decisions, but with God's eternal decree. Similarly, the act of David sending for Mephibosheth was in pursuit of his own covenantal promise to Jonathan, demonstrating that God's initiatives toward us are grounded in His unchangeable purpose and grace, prepared before the foundation of the world.
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 1:9, Psalm 65:9, John 3:5, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Sermons (2)

The King Fetches
Drew Dietz · Nov 8, 2009
Joshua

Joshua

Shall we play a game? Ask me about articles, sermons, or theology from our library. I can also help you navigate the site.

0:00 0:00