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How do we know salvation is by grace and not by works?

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The Bible clearly teaches that salvation is of the Lord, not by human effort, as demonstrated through David's victory over Goliath.

The doctrine of salvation by grace is fundamental to Reformed theology and is exemplified in the story of David and Goliath. David asserts, 'The battle is the Lord's' (1 Samuel 17:47), illustrating that victory and salvation come not from our works but from God's sovereign action. This emphasizes that no amount of human effort can contribute to salvation; it is entirely a work of grace. Believers are reminded through this narrative that their reproach has been taken away by Christ, reinforcing the understanding that salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for human merit.
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 17:47, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 6:39, Romans 4:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 11:6, Galatians 5:10-12, Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:2-3, Acts 17:31, Romans 3:20, Romans 3:24, Galatians 4:21-31, Romans 8:3-4, Galatians 5:1-4, Romans 5:21, Galatians 2:16, Romans 3:19-20, Galatians 3:24, Matthew 5:17, Romans 3:28, Romans 10:4, Romans 4:6, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 1:11-12, Romans 3:10-12, 2 Timothy 1:9, Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 4:5

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