How do we know the doctrine of sovereign grace is true?
Answered in 138 sources
The doctrine of sovereign grace is affirmed through scriptural evidence, including God's unchanging purpose and the accomplished work of Christ in sanctifying His people.
Sovereign grace is grounded in the eternal counsel of God, who has sovereignly chosen, redeemed, and called His people to Himself. This doctrine is clearly presented in Ephesians 1:4-5, which reveals that believers were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, underscoring God's initiative in salvation. Furthermore, Romans 8:28-30 illustrates the unbreakable chain of redemption, which ensures that all whom God calls will be justified, and those justified will be glorified. In the context of the sermon on Zechariah, we see that God's provision for the removal of sin through Christ not only confirms His sovereign grace but also highlights His faithfulness in fulfilling promises made from eternity.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:28-30, Acts 8:26-39, Romans 5:21, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:31, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 8:29-30, 2 Timothy 1:9, John 6:44, 2 Kings 5, Luke 4:24-27, John 10:14-15, Romans 11:26, Isaiah 9:1-7, Romans 8:30, Romans 9:15-16, Titus 3:5, Romans 3:24, John 6:37, John 10:11, John 15:16, Titus 2:14, Galatians 1:6-9, Romans 9:16, Romans 9:10-16, Romans 3:21-22, Romans 9:11-18, 1 Peter 3:18, Philemon 1:10, Romans 9:15, Acts 6, Isaiah 9:1-2, Romans 9, Romans 5:10, Romans 1:7, John 9, Galatians 1:15, I Corinthians 1:30, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Mark 6:1-6, Romans 4:25, Hebrews 9:15-22, Ephesians 1:5, John 3:3, John 10:16, Luke 13:33, Matthew 26:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 11:6, Galatians 1:11-16, Isaiah 46:10, Ephesians 2:1, 1 Kings 17, Luke 4:25-26, Matthew 24:14, Acts 15, John 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Psalm 40:5; Romans 15:15-18, Ephesians 1:11, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Galatians 1:11-12, 1 Corinthians 15:9, Luke 7:29-30, Romans 9:11-13, Revelation 13:8, Acts 15:18, Philippians 2:13, Galatians 1:6-10, Romans 10:13-15, Jude 3, 2 Timothy 1:9-10
Commentary