Salvation is through grace, as God gives believers eternal life despite their inability to fulfill the law's demands (Ephesians 2:8-9).
The assurance of salvation by grace is firmly rooted in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it states, 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' This underscores that salvation is entirely a work of God, not based on human merit or effort. It highlights the inability of man to meet the demands of the law, which results in condemnation. Instead, through God's sovereign grace, Christ satisfies these demands on behalf of sinners, providing them with eternal life and a restored relationship with Him.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 1:18-19
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