The Bible teaches that only those whom God has chosen will be saved, as salvation is by God's grace, not human effort.
The Scriptures affirm that salvation is not within the capabilities of humans, but rather is a sovereign act of God. In Luke 18:26, when questioned about who can be saved, the reply emphasizes that with men, salvation is impossible, but with God, it becomes certain. The Apostle Paul echoes this in 1 Timothy 1:15, declaring that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Thus, salvation is determined solely by God’s will and grace, making it fundamentally different from the notion of free will that many propose. It is God who reveals Christ to spiritually dead sinners, ensuring that those whose hearts are changed will come to Him and be saved.
Scripture References:
Luke 18:26, 1 Timothy 1:15, Matthew 19:25-26, Ephesians 1:4-5, Luke 18:18-30, Mark 10:23-27, Ephesians 2:1, Matthew 19:16-26, John 6:37
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