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What does the Bible say about the will of God in salvation?

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The Bible teaches that salvation is solely by the will of God, not by human effort or will.

Salvation is fundamentally a work of God’s will, as demonstrated in the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40-45. This passage illustrates that the leper did not come boasting of his own will, but instead, with humility, he acknowledged his need for Christ's cleansing. Romans 9:16 underscores this truth by stating, 'So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.' This highlights that grace and salvation depend wholly on God’s sovereign choice and will, not on any human efforts or decisions.
Scripture References: Mark 1:40-45, Romans 9:16, John 6:38-40, Romans 9:15-16, Galatians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:5, John 6:44

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