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How do we know that salvation is by faith alone?

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Salvation is by faith alone, as Paul underscores in Romans 10:3-4 where he contrasts righteousness based on works with righteousness through faith.

The distinction between righteousness based on human effort and that which comes through faith is critical in Reformed theology. In Romans 10:3-4, Paul argues that the Israelites, while zealous, were ignorant of God's righteousness and sought to establish their own through works. This leads to the conclusion that true righteousness is only found in Christ, as believers are justified not by their works, but through faith in Him. The doctrine of justification by faith alone highlights that it is not what we do, but what Christ has done on our behalf that secures our salvation, fulfilling the law and providing the righteousness needed for reconciliation with God.
Scripture References: Romans 10:3-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Romans 3:21-26, Galatians 5:6, Hebrews 11:4-7, Romans 4:5, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:28, John 6:29, Romans 1:16-17, Isaiah 1:10-18, Acts 15, Romans 3:20, Galatians 2:16, Romans 10:9, Romans 3:22, Acts 13:39, John 3:16, Acts 27:22-25, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 4:13-14, Romans 5:1, John 6:28-29, Zechariah 3:1-5, Romans 10:9-13, Acts 15:9-11, Galatians 3:11, Galatians 5, Galatians 4:12-15, Galatians 5:5, Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 4:4-5, Romans 4:1-5, Romans 3:30, Deuteronomy 6:10-11, Romans 4:16, Galatians 3:2-3, Galatians 5:2-4, Romans 4:2, Acts 15:1-12, Acts 15:11, Galatians 3:24-25, Galatians 5:1, Romans 10:4, Romans 4:3, Luke 14:25-35, Acts 16:31, Acts 26:18, Philippians 3:3, Hebrews 3:14, John 6:40

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