What does it mean that salvation belongs to the Lord?
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It means that salvation is entirely God's work, not dependent on human effort, but on His grace and mercy.
The theology of sovereign grace centers on the truth that salvation is initiated and accomplished solely by God. Ephesians 2:8-9 states that we are saved by grace through faith, which is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. This indicates that our ability to respond to the gospel is granted by God Himself (Philippians 1:29). The work of salvation points to Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), reinforcing that it is His righteousness that secures salvation, not our merit. This understanding should elicit profound gratitude and humbleness in believers as we recognize that our salvation rests completely in the hands of a gracious God.
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