Scripture asserts that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, affirming that justification comes through faith, not the law (Romans 3:23-24).
The doctrine that salvation is not by works is supported throughout Scripture, particularly in Romans 3:23-24, which tells us, 'For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.' This affirms that no one can achieve righteousness through their own works, as we are all inherently sinful. Instead, justification is a gracious act of God, provided through faith in Christ, making it clear that our salvation is entirely dependent on God’s mercy and grace rather than our own merits.
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