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How do we know salvation is a work of grace?

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Salvation is a work of grace as it is solely God's initiative, accomplished entirely by His power without human cooperation (Titus 3:5).

Salvation is fundamentally a work of grace that encompasses the totality of God's plan and execution in bringing sinners to Himself. The apostle Paul states in Titus 3:5 that 'Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.' This means that salvation is not earned or deserved; it is a gift from God. The idea of grace implies unmerited favor and illustrates that our salvation is achieved through God's decision, not our action. Additionally, in Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul affirms that 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' Therefore, recognizing our total dependence on God's grace shifts our focus from self to Christ, reminding us that it is His divine grace that saves us from beginning to end.
Scripture References: Titus 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 9:10-16, Romans 2:29, Isaiah 53:4-5, 1 Peter 2:24, Revelation 21:6, Romans 8:28-30, 2 Timothy 1:9, John 3:3, Ephesians 1:4-5

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