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What are three things that cannot save a person according to the Bible?

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The Bible states that salvation cannot come from human bloodlines, the will of the flesh, or the will of man.

In John 1:13, the text outlines three things that cannot save a person: 'not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man.' This means that one's lineage or family heritage does not confer salvation, as Hebrews 10 teaches that the blood of animals cannot take away sins nor does the morality of one's actions suffice. The will of the flesh and the will of man are also insufficient; even a sincere desire to know God or make a choice for Him cannot bring salvation, as John 5:40 reveals that 'you will not come to me that you might have life.' Only through the sovereign act of God can one be saved.
Scripture References: John 1:13, Hebrews 10, John 5:40

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