How do we know that salvation is by faith and not works?
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The Bible clearly states that salvation comes through faith alone, as it explicitly states that no man can be justified by the works of the law.
The distinction between faith and works in the context of salvation is a critical aspect of Reformed theology. As emphasized in Galatians 3:11-12, the law is not of faith, which means that attempting to achieve righteousness through the law leads to a curse, as no one can perfectly keep the law. Romans 3:20 further supports this by saying, 'by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight.' The only way to salvation is through recognizing our inability to fulfill the law and relying solely on the grace provided by Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection. Salvation is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9), and adding works to this gift undermines the very essence of grace.
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