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How do we know grace is needed for salvation?

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Grace is needed for salvation because we are spiritually bankrupt and unable to achieve righteousness on our own.

The necessity of grace for salvation arises from our condition as sinners before a holy God. Romans 3:23 states that 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,' demonstrating that there is no inherent goodness in us to earn salvation. Rick Warta emphasizes that it is not our misery or struggles that warrant divine grace, but God's sovereign goodness and mercy alone. This grace is what enables us to turn to Christ, who fulfilled all righteousness on our behalf. Salvation is fully attributed to God's unmerited favor given to those He has chosen.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9

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