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How do we know that salvation is a work of God, not of our own effort?

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The Bible teaches that salvation is solely the work of God, evidenced by the continual reference to Christ laying down His life for His sheep.

Salvation is rooted in the sovereignty of God, encapsulated in the doctrine of grace that asserts it is not by our own will or efforts that we are saved but rather by God's electing grace and Christ's redemptive work. In John 10:15, Jesus states, 'I lay down my life for the sheep,' signifying that redemption is not dependent on human actions but is a divine promise fulfilled in Christ. Furthermore, Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not of works, reinforcing that it is entirely the gift of God. This deeply comforts believers as it frees them from the anxiety of self-reliance in achieving salvation.
Scripture References: John 10:15, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 13:48

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