What does the Bible say about God's purpose in salvation?
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The Bible teaches that salvation is according to God's sovereign and eternal purpose, revealed through Scripture.
The Scriptures reveal that every sinner saved, justified, and called out of darkness does so according to the sovereign and eternal purpose of God. Romans 8:28 states, 'we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.' This emphasis on God's purpose highlights that our coming to faith is not accidental but is intricately woven into God's eternal plan. As seen in Jeremiah 51:29, 'Every purpose of the Lord shall be performed,' reinforcing that God's divine intent leads to our salvation.
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