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How do we know that the doctrine of sovereign grace is true?

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The truth of sovereign grace is seen in the distinction between Cain and Abel, where God's acceptance of Abel illustrates His choice based on His grace alone.

The doctrine of sovereign grace asserts that God chooses individuals for salvation based solely on His will and purpose, not on any merit or foreseen faith in the individual. This is exemplified in the story of Cain and Abel, where both were equally sinful yet received different outcomes before God. Abel was accepted not because of anything inherent in him but solely because of God's sovereign grace. As Romans 9 speaks of God's election, we see that His choices reflect His purpose and grace. The undeniable Biblical narrative, alongside passages such as Romans 9 and Ephesians 1, supports this doctrine, emphasizing that it is God who makes the difference, not the individual.
Scripture References: Romans 9:11-16, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:28-30, John 10:15, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Acts 15:14

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Cain and Able
Dennis Svistun · Jun 19, 2016
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