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How do we know salvation is a gift?

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Salvation is a gift from God, as stated in Romans 6:23, which contrasts our earned wages of sin with the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

The doctrine of salvation as a gift is foundational to Reformed theology. Romans 6:23 clearly states, 'For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.' This passage delineates that while our sins earn us death, God offers eternal life freely through Christ. It is essential to recognize that no personal effort or good work can secure salvation. The rich young ruler believed he could earn eternal life through his actions, but Christ revealed to him that true salvation is achieved only through faith in Him, emphasizing that eternal life is not a result of our deeds but the grace of God. Thus, salvation is a divine gift, intrinsically rooted in God's mercy and love.
Scripture References: Romans 6:23, Matthew 19:16-22, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:24, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:9, John 3:16, Numbers 14:39-45

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