Salvation is by God's grace alone, as shown in scripture, where righteousness comes not from our works but through faith in Christ's completed work.
The core message of scripture affirms that salvation is founded on God's grace and not dependent on human work. This truth is supported by passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that it is by grace we are saved through faith, and not of ourselves. Throughout the story in Galatians 4, Paul emphasizes that the contrast between Isaac and Ishmael signifies that all who trust in their works are in bondage, whereas those who are in Christ are children of promise and free. Thus, humility in recognizing our need for a Savior points us to the glorious reality that it is entirely by grace that we are saved.
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