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What is meant by the term 'sovereign grace'?

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'Sovereign grace' refers to the unmerited favor of God toward His people, whereby He chooses and saves them according to His own will.

Sovereign grace encompasses the understanding that salvation is entirely the work of God, who, in His divine sovereignty, chooses whom He will save. This doctrine is rooted in the biblical concept of grace as unearned favor, meaning that humans cannot influence God's decision to save them through works or merits. According to James 1:18, God 'of His own will' brought us forth by the word of truth. This highlights the initiative of God in salvation and reinforces the importance of His will, where His choices stand firm regardless of human action. Grace alone, apart from human cooperation, is what leads to salvation, ensuring that all of God's chosen will inevitably be brought to faith.
Scripture References: James 1:18, Ephesians 2:8-9

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