Salvation is entirely by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, as outlined in Scripture, emphasizing that we cannot earn our own righteousness.
The doctrine of salvation by grace alone is a cornerstone of Reformed theology. In the sermon, it is highlighted that our efforts to live morally or to perform good works are classified as iniquity when it comes to our attempt to address sin. We are reminded that unless God intervenes, we cannot save ourselves from our sinful nature (Ephesians 2:8-9). Salvation is not about our deeds or sacrifices but purely comes from God's grace, as described in 2 Timothy 1:9, which says that God saved us and called us not because of our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace is epitomized in the Gospel, which teaches us Christ's sacrifice was sufficient to atone for our sins, ensuring that our justification and righteousness rest solely in Him.
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