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How do we know that salvation is wholly by grace?

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We know salvation is by grace alone because it is a gift from God, not based on our works (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The doctrine of salvation by grace alone is foundational to Reformed theology and is explicitly stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, which says that we are saved by grace through faith, not of ourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. This highlights that no human action contributes to our salvation. Furthermore, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross stands as the complete payment for sin, leaving nothing for us to add. When Jesus said 'It is finished' (John 19:30), He affirmed that the work of redemption was accomplished entirely by Him. Therefore, any attempt to mix works with grace nullifies the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice and distorts the gospel itself.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 19:30

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