How do we know salvation is fully dependent on God's grace?

The doctrine of salvation by grace alone is prominently depicted in Ezekiel 37, where God tells Ezekiel to proclaim to the dry bones that He will bring them to life. This declaration illustrates that salvation is solely initiated and executed by God’s sovereign will and power. The repeated emphasis of 'I will' throughout the passage demonstrates God's control over the process of salvation, indicating that it is not contingent upon human effort or decision (Ezekiel 37:14). This aligns with the teachings of the Five Points of Dordrecht, where total depravity emphasizes that human beings are incapable of saving themselves. In Romans 5:8, Paul states, 'But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us,' showcasing that salvation is a divine act rather than a human achievement.