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How does God's sovereignty impact the concept of free will in salvation?

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God's sovereignty in salvation affirms that it is He who initiates and completes the work of redemption.

The intersection of God's sovereignty and human free will is a profound topic in Christian theology. Historic Reformed thought posits that, though humans have the ability to make choices, their will is bound by sin until God intervenes. In His sovereignty, God elects individuals for salvation and sends the Holy Spirit to quicken their hearts. Philippians 2:13 states, 'For it is God who works in you, both to will and to do for His good pleasure.' This underscores the belief that God not only chooses His people but also enables them to respond to Him. As a result, while human free will exists, it operates under the comprehensive sovereignty of God, making salvation ultimately God's work from beginning to end.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:13, Romans 8:30

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Gary Shepard · Apr 2, 2017
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