How do we know the will of God is supreme in salvation?
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The supremacy of God's will in salvation is evident in Scripture, making it clear that regeneration is solely God's work.
The will of God reigns supreme in salvation, as stated in James 1:18, which asserts that it is by His own will that He begat us through the word of truth. This indicates that the initiative for salvation comes not from man’s choice but from God's sovereign grace. The Scriptures teach that human wills are depraved and led by an evil heart of unbelief, thus emphasizing that spiritual awakening and regeneration must be accomplished by God alone. Salvation cannot be reduced to a mere invitation for acceptance; rather, it is God’s divine work that brings sinners to a state of faith in Christ. Therefore, God's sovereignty in salvation is foundational to the Reformed understanding of grace.
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