Grace is affirmed in Scripture as the unmerited favor of God, foundational to salvation and the Christian life.
The concept of grace is thoroughly rooted in Scripture, particularly highlighted in Ephesians 2:8-9, which asserts that '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 underlines that salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace, granted to believers without any merit on their part. Additionally, 2 Timothy 1:9 speaks of God's grace being given to us before the world began, which emphasizes its eternal nature and certainty. Therefore, the existence and truth of grace are affirmed both by the historical context of our salvation and its consistent presence throughout Scripture.
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