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How does God's grace relate to election and salvation?

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God's grace is the basis for election, whereby He chooses and saves His people according to His purpose.

The relationship between grace and election is a central tenet of sovereign grace theology. Election is the sovereign act of God, where He chooses individuals for salvation before the foundation of the world based solely on His grace, not on foreseen merit. As stated in Acts 13:48, 'And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.' This indicates that belief follows from God's election, not the other way around. Therefore, the grace of God is the channel through which God's electing love is realized, affirming that salvation is entirely of the Lord. This understanding instills a sense of awe and gratitude in believers, recognizing that their faith is a result of God's sovereign grace rather than personal accomplishment.
Scripture References: Acts 13:48, Ephesians 1:4-5

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