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What does it mean when we say that salvation is of the Lord in its application?

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It means that only God can apply His saving grace to our hearts and give us spiritual life.

The application of salvation refers to the work of God in the hearts of individuals, through which they are regenerated and brought to faith. This underscores the belief that a spiritually dead sinner cannot revive themselves or seek God without divine intervention (Ephesians 2:1). The Scriptures affirm that it is God who takes the initiative in offering grace, leading to repentance and belief (Philippians 1:6). Therefore, recognizing that salvation is wholly applied by God helps emphasize the transformative nature of His grace in a believer's life, indicating that faith itself is a gift from God, not a product of human effort.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:1, Philippians 1:6

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