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What does it mean that God's salvation is a 'strange thing'?

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God's salvation is termed a 'strange thing' because it defies human understanding and is purely a work of divine grace.

The phrase 'strange things' refers to the paradoxical nature of God's salvation, which contrasts sharply with human reason and expectations. It highlights that God's grace operates beyond the capabilities of human effort and understanding. In the Gospel of Luke, when the multitude exclaims they have seen strange things, it reflects their astonishment at the miraculous work of Christ, which goes against human wisdom. This radical transformation of the sinner, from death to life, is a mysterious act of God's sovereign grace, which is often misunderstood or diminished in our culture. As Spurgeon observed, salvation is a supernatural work that rests utterly with God, emphasizing that it requires His will and purpose to save, revealing the extraordinary nature of His mercy and grace.
Scripture References: Luke 5:26, Ephesians 2:8-9

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