Salvation is solely God's work, as emphasized in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it states we are saved by grace through faith, not of ourselves.
The doctrine of salvation by grace alone is a core tenet of the Reformed perspective. Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly states that salvation is a gift from God, not based on human effort or merit. Throughout Scripture, we see that God orchestrates salvation, as He is the one who chooses His people and provides a Savior. For instance, Romans 8:30 mentions that those God predestined, He also called and justified. This reflects the sovereignty of God's grace in the salvation process, ensuring that all aspects of redemption come from His hand, not from our works or decisions.
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