God chooses who becomes a new creature based on His sovereign will, not on any merit found in individuals, as seen in Romans 9:11.
The doctrine of election asserts that God's choice to make someone a new creature is exclusively based on His sovereign grace. Romans 9:11 emphasizes that God's purpose in election stands not because of works but because of Him who calls. This means that before individuals could do either good or evil, God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, chose His people according to His good pleasure. It is through this act of divine election that sinners can be regenerated and receive the gift of faith. Thus, the transformation into a new creature is a result of God's gracious initiative rather than human effort or decision. Understanding this teaches believers to rely entirely on God's grace for their salvation.
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