What does 'such as should be saved' mean in Acts 2?
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'Such as should be saved' refers to the elect of God whom He draws to Himself for salvation.
The phrase 'such as should be saved,' found in Acts 2:47, indicates a specific group of individuals whom God has chosen for salvation. This aligns with Reformed theology's understanding of election and God's sovereign will. It highlights that salvation is not a generic offer but a specific calling and effectual working of God in the hearts of His chosen people. Believers are those who have been sanctified and predestined to eternal life, chosen before the foundation of the world to receive grace and faith to believe. This perspective reassures Christians that their salvation is secure and part of God’s divine plan, reflecting His purpose and the reality of His ongoing work in gathering His church.
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