Charles H. Spurgeon wrote, "Salvation is the work of God. It is he alone who quickens the soul dead in trespasses and sins, and it is he also who maintains the soul in its spiritual life. He is both Alpha and Omega. Salvation is of the Lord."
Salvation is of the Lord Jesus Christ from the beginning (Alpha) unto the end (Omega) (Revelation 1:8). Alpha is the first letter in the Greek alphabet and omega is the last letter. From beginning to the end, salvation is God's work in Christ (Ephesians 2:10).
In our sinful state, we are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1). Our sins have separated us from God. Our inability to come to God is our unbelief and hardness of heart. But, God who is rich in mercy, comes to us as sinners with the goodness of grace in Christ, leading us to repentance (Romans 2:4; Ephesians 2:4-5).
The Holy Spirit draws us through the gospel of Christ. The Spirit of grace enables us to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:30-31; 1 Thessalonians 1:5). Our salvation is in the Lord Jesus Christ, as the Alpha and Omega (Revelation 22:13).
Salvation is of the Lord Jesus Christ from the beginning to completion in the true believer. He began the good work in us. Likewise, he continues to work in us (Philippians 1:6; 2:13). What the Lord begins in us, the Lord completes in us. Salvation is of the Lord Jesus Christ from the beginning unto completion.
