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How does faith relate to God's electing love?

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Faith is a response to God's electing love, manifesting in worship and trust in His promises.

The relationship between faith and God's electing love is intrinsic in Reformed theology, emphasizing that faith is a gift from God rooted in His sovereign choice. The sermon illustrates that true saving faith recognizes and responds to the electing love of God, which is not dependent on human merit but on divine grace. For example, the Canaanite woman's faith was commended because she acknowledged Jesus as Lord, which is indicative of her understanding of God's sovereign plan of redemption. She responded to God's election with worship and humility, pleading for mercy without entitlement. In doing so, she models the believer’s journey, which is characterized by a deep, experiential understanding of God's love that calls forth authentic faith and dependence upon Him for salvation.
Scripture References: Matthew 15:21-28, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:30

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