How do we know that God's salvation is completely by grace?
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God's salvation is entirely by grace as evidenced by Scripture affirming that salvation is not based on works but solely on God's mercy.
The assurance of God's grace in salvation rests on several scriptural affirmations, notably in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that we are saved by grace through faith, not of ourselves, lest anyone should boast. This explains that individuals do not contribute to their salvation; rather, it is a gift given freely by God according to His purpose and will. The sermon also points out that all blessings flow from Christ alone and that faith and repentance are themselves gifts from God. This underscores the Reformed belief in total depravity, where human beings cannot initiate their salvation without God's intervening grace.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, 2 Timothy 1:9
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