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Why is it important that salvation is by God's decree?

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Salvation is by God's decree to emphasize that it is not based on human will but divine mercy.

The doctrine of salvation by God's decree underscores the sovereign grace of God in saving His people. It highlights that none can come to faith apart from God's initiation and that it is God who makes His people willing in the day of His power. This is affirmed in passages like Romans 9:16, which states, 'It is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.' This truth reinforces the Reformed understanding that salvation is entirely a result of God's grace, providing assurance that our standing with God rests upon His perfect will and not our own efforts.
Scripture References: Romans 9:16

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