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How does God accomplish salvation according to Scripture?

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God accomplishes salvation through His divine sovereignty and the redemptive work of Christ (Romans 8:29-30).

Scripture highlights that salvation is accomplished by God through His sovereignty and grace, beginning with His eternal purpose and culminating in the work of Christ. Romans 8:29-30 states, 'For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son... Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.' This chain of redemption underscores God's active role in each step of the salvation process. Additionally, God sent His Word, Jesus Christ, to bring life to the spiritually dead, just as rain brings forth growth in nature (Isaiah 55:10-11). Thus, God is the initiator and accomplisher of salvation, making it abundantly clear that it is through His grace and not through human effort.
Scripture References: Romans 8:29-30, Isaiah 55:10-11

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Chris Cunningham · Feb 9, 2020
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