How do we know that salvation is a gift and not earned?
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Salvation is a gift highlighted in Ephesians 2:8-9, emphasizing that it cannot be earned but is received through faith in Christ.
The understanding that salvation is a gift and not a product of works is central to sovereign grace theology. Ephesians 2:8-9 plainly 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.' This passage makes it clear that no amount of human effort can merit salvation, reinforcing the doctrine of grace. Salvation comes through faith, which itself is granted by God, ensuring that all glory belongs to Him. The believer's response is simply one of reception, mirroring how one experiences sunlight without having contributed to its rise.
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