Salvation is the work of God for man; it is not the work of man for God. Salvation is the bestowal and actual impartation of eternal life; it is not the beauties and artificial imitation of ethical living. Salvation is the imputed righteousness of God; it is not the imperfect righteousness of man.  Salvation is according to the faithful calling of God; it is not according to the fitful carefulness of man.  Salvation is a divine reconciliation; it is not a human regulation.  Salvation is the canceling of all sin; it is not the cessation from some sin.  Salvation is being delivered from, and becoming dead to, the Law; it is not delighting in, or doing, the Law. Salvation is divine regeneration; it is not human reformation. Salvation is being acceptable to God; it is not being exceptionally good. Salvation is completeness in Christ; it is not competency in character.  Salvation is possessing every spiritual blessing; it not professing any special betterment  Salvation is always and only of God. It is never of man  It is the unsearchable riches of Christ. It is to good works which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

L.S. Chafer