Salvation is God's work as it is revealed in Ephesians 2:8-9, which teaches that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own efforts.
The doctrine of salvation emphasizes that it is entirely God’s work from beginning to end. Ephesians 2:8-9 elaborates on this by stating that we are saved by grace through faith, meaning that faith itself is a gift from God. It is not our own doing, thus nullifying any grounds for boasting. This underscores the sovereign grace theology that teaches salvation is not dependent on human merit but solely on God’s mercy and the redemptive work of Christ. Throughout Scripture, it is clear that God has predestined some for salvation, as seen in Acts 17:12, where many believed as a result of their seeking God amidst the preaching of the Gospel.
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