11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) 12 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. 13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion (Romans 9:11-15).
Salvation is an act of mercy by God. God acts through mercy according to His will and purposes. While this may be hard for us to understand, it is true nonetheless. God’s election and calling of people is routed in His sovereignty. Therefore the choice of election and therefore salvation begins with God. We don’t select God but rather God selects us. When you think about it, this removes all ability to boast or think better of ourselves better than we should. God’s gift of salvation then is just that: a gift. Our response should be one of humble gratitude.
Salvation is an act of mercy by God. God acts through mercy according to His will and purposes. While this may be hard for us to understand, it is true nonetheless. God’s election and calling of people is routed in His sovereignty. Therefore the choice of election and therefore salvation begins with God. We don’t select God but rather God selects us. When you think about it, this removes all ability to boast or think better of ourselves better than we should. God’s gift of salvation then is just that: a gift. Our response should be one of humble gratitude.
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