We know we are saved by grace alone through passages that highlight God's mercy and the works of Christ as the basis for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9).
The affirmation of salvation by grace alone is clearly stated in Ephesians 2:8-9, where Paul writes that we are saved by grace through faith, and that not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. This emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of God, not dependent on human merit or effort. Furthermore, 2 Timothy 1:9 reinforces this truth by indicating that God saved us and called us, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace. This doctrine frees believers from the uncertainty and burdens of performance-based acceptance and invites them to rest in the finished work of Christ alone for their justification.
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