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How do we know that salvation is all of grace?

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Salvation is entirely by grace, confirmed through scripture that emphasizes God's sovereignty throughout the process of redemption.

The doctrine of salvation by grace is central to Reformed theology, firmly established in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, 'For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.' This highlights the divine initiative in our salvation, where God in His mercy chose us before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). Legalistic efforts to add to grace not only undermine its sufficiency but also reflect a misunderstanding of human depravity and the need for God's work in our lives. It reinforces that all aspects of salvation—from election to sanctification—are solely the result of grace.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 1:4, Titus 3:5, Romans 3, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Romans 10:9, John 4:35-38, Luke 17:10, Jonah 2:9, Romans 3:24, John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 51, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 11:6, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 1:5

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