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What does 'salvation belongs to the Lord' mean?

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It means that salvation is a work of God from beginning to end, and He alone has the authority to grant it (Psalm 3:8).

'Salvation belongs to the Lord' emphasizes that God is the author and finisher of salvation, as stated in Psalm 3:8. This concept is integral to Reformed theology, affirming that it is not by human effort or will that one is saved, but purely by God's sovereign choice and grace. Ephesians 1:4-5 further clarifies that we were chosen in Him before the foundation of the world. This highlights the fact that God's electing love and initiative precede and ensure the fulfillment of salvation in the lives of the chosen ones. Understanding that salvation belongs to the Lord cultivates deep gratitude and reliance on His grace rather than on our own merits.
Scripture References: Psalm 3:8, Ephesians 1:4-5

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