God’s salvation is a gift, as shown in Scripture where it states that He has given the city and its mighty men into Joshua's hands.
The totality of salvation, as highlighted in Joshua 6:2, emphasizes that God declares the city of Jericho has been given into the hands of His people. This gesture illustrates that salvation is not earned through human effort but bestowed by divine grace. Paul reinforces this concept throughout the New Testament, stressing that real salvation is a function of God’s unmerited favor. In Ephesians 2:8-9, it is affirmed that we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Thus, every aspect of salvation, including our faith, is fundamentally a gift from God, emphasizing His sovereignty and mercy.
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