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How do we know that salvation comes only by God's grace?

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Salvation is by grace alone, as evidenced in Exodus 14:30-31, which emphasizes that it was the Lord who saved Israel.

Scripture repeatedly affirms that salvation is a work of God alone, particularly emphasizing grace as the means by which we are saved. In Exodus 14:30-31, it states, "Thus the Lord saved Israel," reinforcing the idea that it is God who initiates and completes the act of salvation without human merit. This notion is echoed in Ephesians 2:8-9, where Paul explicitly states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

The historical narrative of Israel's deliverance from Egypt serves as a typological foreshadowing of God’s redemptive plan through Christ. Just as Israel could not save themselves from Pharaoh, neither can we redeem ourselves from sin; it requires divine intervention. Thus, we clearly see God’s sovereign role in salvation, marking it as entirely by grace—a gift freely bestowed upon those whom He has chosen. This foundational understanding is critical in Reformed theology, reminding us of our dependence on His unmerited favor.
Scripture References: Exodus 14:30-31, Ephesians 2:8-9

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