How do we know that God's grace is necessary for salvation?
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The necessity of God's grace for salvation is affirmed in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that it is by grace we are saved through faith, not of ourselves.
The Bible makes clear that salvation is not a result of human effort but solely a gift of God's grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes this, stating, 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.' This underscores the belief that without God's sovereign grace drawing us to Himself, we would remain in our sinful state, unable to choose Him or come to Him on our own. It is this unmerited favor that compels us towards faith and salvation.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 9:16, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Ezra 1:5, Ephesians 2:1-5, Romans 2:4, Philippians 2:13, Romans 7:18, Acts 16:14, Romans 2:28-29, James 1:17, John 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:8, Luke 1:30, John 6:44, Romans 8:7
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