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What does it mean that salvation is according to the will of God?

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Salvation is according to the will of God, affirming God's sovereignty in the process of salvation.

The concept that salvation is according to the will of God, as articulated in Galatians 1:5, emphasizes that God's sovereign will orchestrates the entirety of the salvation process. Scriptures such as Ephesians 1:11 affirm that God works all things according to the counsel of His will. This underscores that no one can come to faith or repentance apart from the empowering work of God (John 6:44). The natural inclination of a fallen sinner is toward self rather than God, confirming the necessity of divine intervention for anyone to turn to Christ. Understanding that salvation is a result of God's will not only glorifies Him but also reassures believers of the efficacy of God's purpose in their salvation.
Scripture References: Galatians 1:5, Ephesians 1:11, John 6:44

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