How do we know grace is foundational to salvation?
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Grace is foundational to salvation because it signifies God's unmerited favor towards His elect, ensuring salvation is not contingent upon human effort.
In Ephesians 2:8-9, it states, 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.' This clearly illustrates that salvation is a gift from God, not something we can earn or choose on our own. If salvation were an offer dependent on human response, it would no longer be grace but a transaction requiring merit. Since we are utterly incapable of fulfilling God's perfect standards, it underscores the necessity of grace. God's grace is what sets the stage for believers to receive the gift of salvation freely, affirming that it is entirely His work.
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