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How do we know salvation is a work of God and not of ourselves?

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Salvation is entirely a work of God, demonstrated by the need for spiritual rebirth and the inability of the flesh to please God.

The necessity of being born again as stated in John 3:3 indicates that salvation is not within our control or capability. Jesus explains to Nicodemus that 'that which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit' (John 3:6). This shows that our natural state cannot achieve what is spiritually required for salvation. Furthermore, Romans 8:8 states, 'So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God,' confirming that only through a divine work, specifically the work of the Holy Spirit, can we be transformed. Therefore, our assurance of salvation finds its foundation in Christ's redemptive work and the efficacious call of the Spirit, rather than in our efforts.
Scripture References: John 3:6, Romans 8:8, Ephesians 2:8-9

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