Salvation and the Grace of God
Listen to this Article One of the most beautiful truths in Scripture is that salvation is not man’s achievement but God’s gift. The Bible is clear: salvation originates in the heart of God, was accomplished through the work of Christ, and is applied by the Holy Spirit. It is not a product of human merit, but the overflow of divine grace. Before the world began, God already purposed salvation for those who would believe in His Son. Titus 1:2 tells us this hope of eternal life was “promised before time began.” Romans 1:2 declares it was “promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures.” This means God did not respond to the fall of man in a panic; He had a redemptive plan before the first breath of Adam, knowing full well the choice humanity would make. This aligns with the understanding that God’s decree for salvation came before the fall, not that the fall was necessary or caused by Him, but that His wisdom foresaw it and prepared the remedy. The cross w...
