How do we know that we are saved by grace and not by our works?

Salvation is a gift from God, clearly established through Scripture as being entirely by grace rather than by human efforts or works. Ephesians 2:8-9 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 emphasizes that our salvation originates not from within us but solely from God's mercy. Similarly, Titus 3:5 asserts that God saved us 'not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy.' These passages reinforce the principle that human works cannot merit salvation; it is entirely an act of divine grace.