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What is the pattern of salvation according to the Bible?

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The pattern of salvation shows that it is initiated by God's grace, as demonstrated through the life of Paul and the calling of sinners to faith.

In 1 Timothy 1:16, Paul describes his own experience as a pattern for those who would come to believe in Christ for eternal life. This pattern illustrates that salvation is not the result of human effort but a work of God’s grace, showing His longsuffering and mercy. Saul's encounter on the road to Damascus exemplifies this theme; he was not seeking God, yet God sought him, revealing His grace despite Saul's past as a persecutor of the church. This divine initiative in salvation highlights that God knows His people before they know Him, affirming the doctrines of election and irresistible grace. The pattern established by Paul serves as an assurance that all who are called by God will inevitably respond in faith.
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 1:16, Acts 9:1-6

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Pattern
Joe Galuszek · Jul 5, 2015
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