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What does 'salvation is of the Lord' mean?

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'Salvation is of the Lord' means that God alone is responsible for all aspects of salvation, from election to final redemption.

The phrase 'salvation is of the Lord' (Jonah 2:9) succinctly encapsulates the doctrine of sovereign grace. It asserts that salvation is initiated, accomplished, and completed by God without any contribution from humanity. This highlights God's sovereignty over every aspect of the salvation process. In the context of Reformed theology, this doctrine stresses that salvation is not based on human effort or decision; rather, it is a gracious gift from God, provided through the atonement of Christ and applied by the Holy Spirit. The woman's experience in Matthew 15 reflects this truth, as she comes empty-handed, relying solely on Jesus's mercy, embodying the realization that all we need for salvation comes from Him alone.
Scripture References: Jonah 2:9, Matthew 15:21-28, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 9:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Jonah 2, Psalms 3:8, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:4-5, Revelation 13:8

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