How do we know that salvation depends solely on Christ?

The concept that salvation relies on both Christ's work and human acceptance undermines the core message of the Gospel. The Bible emphasizes that we are justified before God solely by faith in the completed work of Christ, apart from any works or decisions on our part (Ephesians 2:8-9). This truth liberates us from the burden of trying to earn God's favor. Romans 9:15 explains that God will have mercy on whom He wills, which affirms the doctrine of grace alone, asserting that salvation is a divine choice and not a cooperative endeavor. The teaching that belief must precede justification misrepresents the nature of God's grace and the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.