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What does it mean that salvation belongs to God?

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It means that God alone has the authority and power to save, as it is His sovereign gift.

The phrase 'salvation belongs to God' encapsulates the Reformed understanding that salvation is not something humans can earn or achieve through their works. Isaiah 56:1 and Jonah 2:9 both affirm that salvation is from the Lord. This sovereignty implies that God has the ultimate authority to choose whom He saves, as demonstrated in Romans 9. God's mercy and grace dictate that He can extend or withhold salvation as He sees fit, ensuring that all glory for salvation belongs to Him alone. This truth liberates believers from the burden of attempting to save themselves and points them to rely wholly on Christ.
Scripture References: Isaiah 56:1, Jonah 2:9, Romans 9

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My Salvation
Fred Evans · Apr 13, 2016
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