Although Paul attributes our salvation entirely to the will of God, in the same context he describes our own responsibility. We “heard the message of truth,” which is also called “the gospel of … salvation.” Then we “believed” and were sealed with “the promised Holy Spirit.” Let no one say that the doctrine of election by the sovereign will and mercy of God, mysterious as it is, makes either evangelism or faith unnecessary. The opposite is the case. It is only because of God’s gracious will to save