Salvation is by grace as it is explicitly taught in Ephesians 2:8-9, highlighting it as a gift from God, not the result of our works.
The doctrine of salvation by grace is firmly rooted in Scripture, particularly in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.' This passage underscores that salvation is not something we can earn or contribute to; rather, it is a divine gift that we receive through faith. The reality that God, in His mercy, chooses to save unworthy sinners is central to the Reformed understanding of sovereign grace.
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