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How do we know that salvation is through grace alone?

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Salvation is understood to be by grace alone based on Scripture, which emphasizes that it is not our works but God's mercy that saves us (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The doctrine of salvation by grace alone is a cornerstone of Reformed theology, underscored by Ephesians 2:8-9, which 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 passage confirms that salvation is not based on human effort or merit but entirely on God's unmerited favor toward sinners. Throughout Scripture, God's grace is depicted as His sovereign act of love and mercy, intended for those chosen before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4-5). This grace transforms the heart and equips individuals to respond to the gospel appropriately, thus affirming that salvation is indeed a divine gift rather than a human achievement.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 3:23-24, Psalm 13:5, Galatians 2:21, Titus 3:5, John 1:12-13, Acts 15:11, Genesis 4:3-5, Romans 11:6, Romans 3:24, Colossians 1:13-14

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