How does God use means in the process of salvation?
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God uses means, such as the preaching of the gospel, to save His people and bring glory to Himself.
In the realm of salvation, God has ordained the use of means to accomplish His purposes. In 1 Corinthians 3:6, Paul writes, 'I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.' This illustrates that while human instruments are involved in the preaching of the gospel, the ultimate responsibility for salvation rests with God alone. The means God employs do not detract from His sovereignty but rather serve to magnify His grace. By allowing fallible men to proclaim His truth, God ensures that the glory for salvation returns to Him, not to human effort. Thus, believers are reminded to appreciate the preaching of the gospel while understanding that it is God who saves.
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