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How do we know the grace of God is essential for salvation?

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The grace of God is essential for salvation because it is through His unmerited favor that we are saved, not through our own works.

Grace is foundational to the Reformed understanding of salvation, emphasizing that it is purely by God's grace that we are saved. Ephesians 2:8-9 states that we are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from ourselves; it is a gift of God. This affirms that our salvation is not based on human effort or merit, but solely on God's mercy and love. In the context of Haggai, the Israelites' return from Babylon was also an act of grace, demonstrating how God continually reaches out to His people despite their failings. The assurance that our salvation relies on grace provides great comfort and assurance to believers.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5

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