How does God give the gift of salvation?

Salvation is given by God as an act of His sovereign grace, rooted in His eternal plan. Romans 5:15-17 explains that the free gift of grace is made available through one man, Jesus Christ, who secured justification through His obedience. This gift transcends our understanding of merit because it is offered regardless of human ability to earn it. The act of receiving this gift entails believing in Christ and relying on His righteousness, rather than our own, thus establishing a relationship grounded in grace.