The means of grace, especially the preaching of the Gospel, is affirmed in Scripture as the instrument God uses to regenerate His elect.
The means of grace refers to the ways God chooses to work in the lives of believers, particularly through the preaching of the Gospel. This concept is supported by 1 Corinthians 1:21, which states that God has chosen the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe. Sovereign grace theology holds that while God is ultimately responsible for regeneration, He uses the faithful preaching of His Word as a primary means to bring about this change. Thus, the assertion that the Gospel is essential for salvation aligns with biblical teaching about the collaborative work of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God in regeneration.
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