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How do we know that grace is not an offer but an accomplishment?

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Grace is an accomplishment of God, not an offer, as shown through Christ's sacrificial act for our righteousness.

In the context of sovereign grace, grace is viewed as God's pure and unmerited favor that accomplishes salvation rather than a mere offer to be accepted or rejected. This is evidenced by 2 Corinthians 5:21, which asserts that God made Christ sin for us so that we might become His righteousness. There's nothing in a believer’s actions that can merit salvation; it is entirely the work of God. When one grasps that grace is life-giving and effectual, they understand that one doesn't accept grace based on personal merit but as a divine accomplishment that transforms the believer into the image of Christ. Thus, the essence of grace transcends mere human decision-making, aligning with Ephesians 2:8-9, which emphasizes that we are saved by grace through faith, not of ourselves.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:8-9

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