What does it mean that God saves us for Christ's sake?

The phrase 'for Christ's sake' signifies that our salvation is rooted in Jesus' work rather than any worthiness in ourselves. Psalm 85 emphasizes God's graciousness towards His covenant people, affirming that it is God who initiates and accomplishes our salvation. This underscores the Reformed view of total depravity and unconditional election, emphasizing that we are chosen not because of our actions but solely based on God's sovereign grace, culminating in the person and work of Christ as the means of our salvation.