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How can grace be both free and saving?

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Grace is free because it is given without any merit, and it is saving because it effectively brings salvation to those who receive it.

Grace is both free and saving because it originates from God's character rather than human merit. As the preacher notes, 'God's grace is not moved by any merit in the object of its favor, nor can demerit or unworthiness prevent His grace from action.' This means that grace freely flows from God’s benevolence, independent of human endeavors or conditions. On the other hand, grace is saving because it is the means through which God accomplishes salvation. Ephesians 2:8 clearly articulates that we are saved 'by grace through faith,' indicating that grace is not just a passive gift but an active force that guarantees salvation for those who believe. Thus, the free nature of grace does not diminish its saving power; rather, it emphasizes that salvation is purely of God's doing.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9

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