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How do we know that salvation is completely of the Lord?

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Salvation is entirely of the Lord as it depends on His sovereign choice and grace, as affirmed in Ephesians 2:8-9.

The biblical doctrine posits that salvation is a work entirely initiated and completed by God. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares that we are saved by grace through faith, and that not of ourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. This view underscores the Reformed belief in total depravity, which asserts that humanity is incapable of contributing to its own salvation. Only through God's sovereign grace can individuals be awakened to their need for Christ and granted faith to believe. This grace is not based on human effort or merit but is a divine gift, demonstrating that God alone receives all glory for the salvation of His people.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Jonah 2:9, Romans 8:30, Hebrews 13:6

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