The Bible affirms that God is sovereign over all aspects of salvation, as seen in passages like Ephesians 1:4-5, which highlight His choice of the elect before the foundation of the world.
The sovereignty of God in salvation is a central theme throughout Scripture. In Ephesians 1:4-5, we see that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world, highlighting His eternal purpose and plan. This choice was not based on anything we have done or will do, but solely on His will and purpose. Furthermore, Romans 8:29-30 elaborates on the golden chain of redemption, depicting that those whom God foreknew, He also predestined, called, justified, and glorified. This emphasizes that our salvation is entirely God's work, from start to finish, leaving no room for human merit or effort in the sovereign grace that He bestows upon His elect.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:29-30, Acts 8:26-35, Romans 8:30, Romans 9:15, Genesis 47:13-22, Romans 8:28, Job 38:21, John 6:44, Philippians 2:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:29, 1 Peter 1:1-5, Isaiah 6, Romans 9:16, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:6-13, Romans 9:15-18, Exodus 14, Philippians 1:6, Isaiah 55:9-11, John 1:12-13, Romans 9:7-24, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Judges 7-8, John 6:37, Romans 3:11, Luke 1:37-38, Luke 1:68-69, Luke 1:73-75, Exodus 33:19, 1 Chronicles 16:35, Romans 9:14-18, Matthew 11:25-26, Romans 9:15-16, Luke 4:25-27, Jonah 2:9, Romans 9:11-13, Proverbs 21:1, Ezekiel 37:5-14, Ephesians 2:4-5, Deuteronomy 32, Luke 15:1-10, 2 Kings 5, John 5:1-9, Hebrews 2:16, Isaiah 43:11, Psalm 110, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 7:9, Psalm 106:8, Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 25:5, Ephesians 1:11, John 5:21, Galatians 1:15-16, Revelation 5:13
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