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How do we know salvation is a gift from God?

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Scripture repeatedly states that salvation is a gift from God and not based on human works, affirming that it's by grace we are saved through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The doctrine of salvation as a gift of God is foundational to Christian faith and is clearly articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, which emphasizes that salvation comes by grace through faith and not as a result of works. This highlights that no one can boast about earning their salvation. The concept of salvation being a gift underscores God's unmerited favor towards sinners, as seen in passages like Romans 3:24, where we are justified freely by His grace. Throughout the Scripture, it is made evident that true salvation is initiated by God and is granted to those who believe, without any requirement for works.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Romans 5:8, John 1:12, 1 John 4:9-10, Romans 8:32, Galatians 2:16, Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:1, Matthew 1:21, Deuteronomy 33:29, Isaiah 35, Romans 10:4, Romans 8:30, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 11:21, Romans 11:6, Romans 9:16, Isaiah 35:4-6, Hebrews 9:15, Romans 5:12, Matthew 7:22-23, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 6:65, Philippians 1:6, Romans 10:10-15, John 3:16, Romans 8:29-30, Luke 7:50, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 46:13, Genesis 30:25-31:3, Romans 5:19, John 3:27, John 15:16, Psalm 85

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