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How do we know God's grace is unmerited?

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God's grace is described in the Bible as unearned, given freely to those who are undeserving, emphasizing its nature as a divine gift.

The nature of God's grace is fundamentally unmerited, as outlined by Abraham Booth, who describes it as 'the absolute free favor of God' that does not depend on the worthiness of the recipient. Romans 11:6 clarifies that if grace were based on works, it would cease to be grace. Furthermore, Ephesians 2:8-9 reinforces this by declaring that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of human effort, thus ruling out any merit in its bestowal. This unearned nature of grace underscores the fullness of God's mercy and emphasizes that it is an essential characteristic of His divine character, consistently shown to the elect, making all glory belong to Him alone.
Scripture References: Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 9:15-16, Romans 5:8

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