Salvation is by God's grace as it is explicitly stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, which emphasizes that it is God's gift, not based on our works.
Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly states, 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.' This passage underscores the Reformed belief that salvation is entirely the work of God and is given through His unmerited favor. It emphasizes that human efforts or good works play no role in the achievement of salvation; instead, it is solely a work of divine mercy. It comforts believers that their standing before God depends on Christ's redemptive work rather than their own righteousness.
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