Salvation is wholly and solely of the Lord, demonstrating His grace and sovereignty in redeeming sinners (Psalm 37:39).
The importance of God's plan for salvation lies in the fact that it underscores His grace and authority. Psalm 37:39 states, "The salvation of the righteous is of the Lord." This highlights that salvation is not dependent on human efforts or decisions, but rather it is a divine act initiated and completed by God. Throughout the Bible, the emphasis on God's sovereignty is paramount; it is He who calls and saves His people, as reiterated in Jonah 2:9, which proclaims, "Salvation is of the Lord." Consequently, understanding that salvation is entirely God's work encourages believers to place their trust in Him rather than themselves.
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