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How do we know salvation belongs to the Lord?

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Salvation belongs to the Lord as declared in Psalm 3:8, asserting His sovereign control over redemption from sin and troubles.

The assertion that 'Salvation belongeth unto the Lord' from Psalm 3:8 encapsulates the core of Reformed theology regarding salvation. Throughout scripture, God’s sovereignty is emphasized, highlighting that it is solely by His grace that salvation is given. This truth is grounded not only in the Psalms but also echoed in Ephesians 1:4-5, where it is written that He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.

The redemptive work accomplished by Jesus Christ fulfills the demands of justice on behalf of the elect, as He bore the penalties of sin and secured salvation through His death and resurrection. Additionally, the agency of the Holy Spirit in bringing faith to believers further underscores the reality that salvation is a work initiated and completed by God alone. Embracing this doctrine reassures believers that their hope rests not in their own efforts, but in the faithful promises of a sovereign God who has executed a perfect plan of salvation.
Scripture References: Psalm 3:8, Ephesians 1:4-5

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Ownership
Todd Nibert · Aug 7, 2022
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