Salvation is through grace as demonstrated in Ephesians 2:8-9, which teaches that it is the gift of God, not based on human effort.
We know that salvation is through grace because the Scriptures consistently affirm it as a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8-9 explicitly states that it is by grace that we are saved through faith, and that not of ourselves; this is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. This underscores that no amount of human effort or adherence to the law can earn us salvation. Rather, it is wholly reliant on the grace of God manifest through Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law on our behalf and pays the penalty for our sins. Thus, the doctrine of grace is central to the gospel and is the foundation of true Christian faith.
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