What role does grace play in the salvation of rebels?
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Grace is central to salvation, as it is through God's unmerited favor that rebels like Saul are transformed and saved.
In Reformed theology, grace is the unearned favor of God extended to sinners. Paul’s encounter on the road to Damascus illustrates this principle beautifully; despite his violent rebellion, God, in His mercy, chose to reveal Himself to Saul, providing a vivid example of grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 states that we are saved by grace through faith, making it clear that no one can boast in their own efforts. This radical grace not only brings about salvation but also changes the heart of the rebel, making them desire to live for Christ instead of against Him. It is the realization of such grace that brings true humility and transformation.
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