How does the church relate to God’s sovereignty?

The sovereignty of God permeates the existence and function of the church. God has chosen a specific people to be His own, and it is through the church that He reveals His redemptive plan (Ephesians 1:4-5). The message of the gospel proclaimed by the church reflects God's power to save, emphasizing that salvation is ultimately from the Lord (Jonah 2:9). Recognizing God's sovereignty fosters genuine humility and dependence, reminding the church and its members that their faith is a gift from God, not a product of human effort (Ephesians 2:8-9).