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The sovereignty of God and doctrines of grace
What has God decreed and accomplished?
John 3:16 demonstrates God's sovereign initiative in salvation. The Father gave the Son according to eternal purpose; those who believe do so because God first loved and drew them. Faith is the instrument, not the cause, of salvation.
God's love moves first, we respond
Security is in God's grip, not ours
Faith is gift and response
οὕτως (so/in this way) modifies manner, not degree
κόσμος (world) in Johannine usage means rebellious humanity
Present tense πιστεύων indicates ongoing faith
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