What does the Bible say about chance and salvation?

In Scripture, it is clear that while events may seem random from a human perspective, God is actively involved in every aspect of creation and salvation. Isaiah 46:9-10 highlights God’s sovereignty, asserting that He declares the end from the beginning and that His counsel shall stand. This emphasizes that God does not leave salvation up to chance or individual human decisions; rather, He purposes to save those whom He has chosen before the foundation of the world. The belief that individuals can choose to save themselves undermines the total depravity of man and God's sovereign grace in salvation.