338 - God does the Work

In the Biblical doctrine of salvation, we learn that God does the saving; not only justification, but also sanctification and glorification. From beginning to end, salvation is of the Lord (Jonah 2:9). There is a civil government application to this truth. If there is a swing toward righteousness in a nation, God may be using secondary agents, but He is the one doing the work. It is crucial that we understand this truth for God only works on behalf of those who recognize their helplessness.