God's grace not only initiates our salvation but also sustains and transforms us in our sanctification.
Sanctification, the process of becoming more like Christ, is entirely dependent upon God's grace. In Ephesians 1:4, Paul notes that God chose us to be holy and blameless; this calling is rooted in grace. Sanctification signifies our growth in holiness and moral integrity as a response to grace, not as a means to obtain it. Scripture repeatedly emphasizes that we are kept by God's power through faith and grace, reinforcing that our efforts are not in vain when they are motivated by gratitude for Christ’s work. In essence, grace empowers us to pursue holiness and live out our faith authentically, enabling transformation in our lives.
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