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How do we know that salvation is not earned by works?

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Salvation is a gift from God, not something that can be earned by works, as he has shown in Romans 3:20 and Ephesians 2:8-9.

As highlighted throughout Scripture, particularly in Romans 3:20 and Ephesians 2:8-9, salvation is not attainable through human efforts or adherence to the law. The Bible emphasizes that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) and that justification comes by grace through faith, not by works. The young ruler in Mark 10 embodied the misconception that one could achieve eternal life through merit. However, the true nature of the law is to expose sin and reveal our need for a savior, making it clear that salvation is solely the work of God's grace.
Scripture References: Romans 3:20, Ephesians 2:8-9

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