What does sovereign grace theology say about revelation?
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Sovereign grace theology asserts that true understanding of God's truth is granted through divine revelation, not human reason.
According to sovereign grace theology, as echoed in Matthew 16:17, true knowledge of Christ and salvation comes not from human wisdom or effort but through divine revelation from God the Father. Individuals are spiritually dead in sin and cannot comprehend spiritual truths unless God intervenes, awakening them to truth through the Holy Spirit. This revelation is a sovereign act of grace whereby God illuminates the minds and hearts of His chosen people, granting them the understanding necessary to accept and believe the gospel. Such belief encompasses recognizing the dual nature of Christ, His role as Redeemer, and the implications of His Lordship over all that exists.
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