The Bible teaches us that salvation is of the LORD from the beginning to the end. The Scriptures point out this truth in text such as (Jonah 2:9) (Psalm 3:8) (Psalm 37:39). These passages should convince the reader who the author of salvation is. Since salvation is wholly and absolutely of the LORD, everything involved in a person going to heaven must be provided and given by the LORD. God has provided and given to us the blood of righteousness of His Son. He has given us faith. He has given us repentance (2 Timothy 2:25). He has given us the will to come to Christ (John 6:37,44,65). He has given us grace. These provisions, gifts, and blessings are the tributaries which flow from the fountain head of election.