God's sovereignty ensures that salvation is entirely of His grace and not dependent on human effort or decision (Acts 26, Romans 9:16).
The sovereignty of God is foundational to the historic Reformed understanding of salvation. It emphasizes that God is in control of all things, including the process of salvation. Romans 9:16 states, 'So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.' This means that God's choice to save His elect is not a response to any action or decision made by the individual, but solely based on His merciful will. This understanding alleviates any notion that man's willingness or ability plays a role in achieving salvation; instead, it highlights that salvation is a gift from God, given to those He has chosen.
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