How do we know that Christ is both Lord and Savior?
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Christ is both Lord and Savior by divine ordination; He has been Lord from eternity and is acknowledged as Savior by His redeemed people.
The distinction of Christ as both Lord and Savior is integral to Reformed theology. As noted in Psalm 16, God is proclaimed as both the portion and inheritance of His people. This duality emphasizes that we do not make Christ Lord; rather, He has always been Lord, from eternity past. Our recognition of Him as Lord stems from His redemptive act and our being reborn by the Holy Spirit. The acknowledgment of His Lordship is a response to His prior authority over all creation and His saving grace extended to us. Ultimately, He is both Lord and Savior because He is sovereign over our salvation and our lives.
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