What does the Bible say about the means God uses to save?
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The Bible teaches that God uses means such as preaching, prayer, and the sacraments to accomplish His purpose of salvation.
The sovereignty of God in salvation does not negate the necessity of means. Throughout scripture, God employs various instruments—such as the preaching of the Word, prayer, and the sacraments—to work His transformative grace in the lives of His people. James 5:14 emphasizes prayer and the anointing of the sick as means of healing, which illustrates God's active engagement in using tangible actions to execute His divine will. Moreover, in Romans 10:14, Paul notes that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, further confirming the role of preaching as a means of awakening faith in the elect. Thus, the use of means enhances rather than diminishes God’s sovereignty and reflects the glory of His providential plan.
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