How does grace relate to salvation in sovereign grace theology?
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Grace in sovereign grace theology is the unmerited favor of God that accomplishes salvation for the elect through Christ's work.
In sovereign grace theology, grace is understood as God's unchanging favor towards His chosen people, resulting in their full salvation. This grace is not based on anything that the individual has done or can do; rather, it is entirely grounded in God's sovereign will and the finished work of Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace that comes through faith, not of works, lest anyone should boast. The 'effectual call' of God ensures that those He has chosen will certainly receive the grace necessary to come to faith, demonstrating the power and certainty of God's saving purpose. This grace transforms the believer's life and faith, turning their eyes away from the law to Christ alone as the source of righteousness.
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