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How do we know the sovereignty of God in salvation is true?

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The sovereignty of God in salvation is affirmed throughout Scripture, particularly in Ephesians 2:8-9, emphasizing salvation as a gift rather than a human achievement.

The sovereignty of God in salvation is a fundamental truth rooted in numerous biblical passages, including Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that salvation is by grace through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. This emphasizes that salvation is entirely the work of God, stemming from His unmerited favor rather than human endeavor or merit. Furthermore, the doctrine of election, found in scriptures like Romans 8:29-30 and Ephesians 1:4-5, illustrates God's predetermined choice of certain individuals for salvation, underscoring His absolute control over the salvation process. Thus, the believer can rest assured that their salvation is secure in God’s sovereign plan.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9:15, 1 Corinthians 3:7, II Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 9:16, Ephesians 1:4, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 9, Isaiah 55:11, John 6:44, Jude 1:4, Ephesians 1:5, Romans 8:28-30, Ezekiel 20:37, Philippians 1:6, Romans 9:15-16, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 9:11-13, John 10:11, 1 Corinthians 1:30-31, Hebrews 2:13, Galatians 1:15, Acts 8:26-39, Romans 8:33, Luke 4:25-27, Romans 8:30, Jeremiah 8:20-22, Isaiah 65:1, Matthew 13:24-30, Ephesians 2:1, John 1:47-50, Romans 5:12, Acts 5:12-18, John 6:37, John 2:1-11, Acts 28:27

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