We hear the word synergy a lot today. It means "the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects." Whether we like the word or not, it captures an essential truth about salvation. For salvation comes to us through the grace of the triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Paul reveals the interconnected work of the Trinity in his closing blessing at the end of 2 Corinthians. This blessing, often spoken by ministers at the close of worship services, clearly describes Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working together with grace, love, and fellowship in perfect harmony, carrying out their grand plan of salvation.

The Father graciously conceives and initiates the plan of salvation and brings it to completion. Jesus, the Son, in perfect unity with the Father, provides salvation for us and gives us his righteousness to live by. The Holy Spirit, also in perfect unity with the Father and the Son, works in our hearts to receive God's grace with faith, sealing the promise of our salvation in Christ.

From start to finish, through the perfect working of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we see that salvation is by grace alone. May we all live and grow in this marvelous grace!