The Psalms emphasize that salvation comes from God's grace and is not based on our works or merit.
Martin Luther referred to several psalms, including Psalm 32 and Psalm 51, as crucial texts that assert salvation is entirely a work of grace. The premise that our transgressions are forgiven and our sins covered is a core doctrine of grace found throughout the Scriptures. For instance, David's proclamation in Psalm 32:1-2 speaks to the blessedness of the one whose sins are not counted against him. This reflects the biblical teaching that it is not our righteousness, but Christ's that saves us, underscoring the radical grace of God that covers all our iniquities.
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