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What does it mean that salvation is by God’s sovereignty?

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Salvation is initiated and accomplished by God's sovereign will, not by human effort.

The concept of sovereign grace affirms that salvation is entirely the work of God, initiated and completed through His will rather than human actions. In John 5, when Jesus asks the impotent man, 'Wilt thou be made whole?' it illustrates that the call to salvation is by divine initiative. The man had no ability to help himself; similarly, we cannot contribute to our salvation. The Bible teaches that we are dead in trespasses and sin, and it is only through God's sovereign mercy that we are called, redeemed, and made willing to respond to His grace (Ephesians 2:1-10). This truth comforts believers, affirming that their salvation does not rest on their own merits but on the faithful promises of a sovereign God who ensures that all whom He has chosen will ultimately be saved.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 5:6

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