Salvation is of the Lord because it is solely based on His sovereign grace and not on human effort.
The phrase 'salvation is of the Lord' encapsulates the fundamental Reformed view that we cannot achieve or earn salvation through our deeds. Instead, it is God who prepares and gives salvation, as Simeon proclaimed after recognizing Jesus. This theological principle emphasizes God's initiative and grace, asserting that salvation is a work of God from beginning to end. It underscores that Christ, being fully God and fully man, is the perfect mediator who executes God's plan of redemption, ensuring that none can take credit for their salvation but God alone. This truth fosters humility and reliance on God's grace rather than self-effort.
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