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Why is understanding God's pleasure in our salvation important?

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Recognizing that it pleased God to save us helps us to understand the depth of His love and grace towards us.

It is profoundly enriching for believers to understand that their salvation is rooted in God's good pleasure. As expressed in Galatians 1:15, 'But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by His grace.' This emphasizes that salvation is not based on our merit but on God's sovereign decision to extend His grace. This truth provides immense comfort and assurance, helping believers to rest in the knowledge that their salvation is part of God's gracious and eternal plan, designed for His glory and our good. Such an understanding fosters a deep sense of gratitude and security in our relationship with Him.
Scripture References: Galatians 1:15, 2 Timothy 1:9

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Whatever He is Pleased to Do
Wayne Boyd · Feb 4, 2018
Joshua

Joshua

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