Salvation is by grace alone as emphasized in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that it is the gift of God, not of works.
The doctrine of salvation by grace alone is foundational in Reformed theology. Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly states, 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' This emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace and not contingent on human effort. Moreover, Romans 11:6 reinforces this truth, stating, 'And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace.' The distinction between grace and works is critical, as any attempt to mix the two undermines the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice and the assurance of salvation.
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