The Bible clearly states that justification and sanctification are not based on our works but entirely on God's grace as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9 and Galatians 2:16.
Legalism teaches that individuals can contribute to their salvation through their own works or obedience. However, Scripture explicitly rejects this idea by affirming that salvation is by grace through faith alone, not by works. Verses such as Ephesians 2:8-9 and Galatians 2:16 emphasize that no amount of human effort can earn divine acceptance. This aligns with the historic Reformed perspective that all aspects of salvation are dependent on God's grace and not upon our ability to fulfill the law. Therefore, any belief that ties salvation to human works, whether in justification or sanctification, is fundamentally contrary to the gospel.
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