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What does Acts 15 teach about creature merit?

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Acts 15 teaches that salvation does not involve any creature merit; it is solely by the grace of God.

In Acts 15, the apostle Peter categorically negates the idea that any creature merit could contribute to salvation. The false teachings of circumcision and adherence to the Mosaic law presented by certain individuals were refuted emphatically. Salvation is portrayed as an act of God's free and sovereign grace, devoid of any requirement for human effort or righteousness. As highlighted in Galatians 2:21, Paul states, 'I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.' This assertion underlines the futility of creature merit in the plan of salvation, affirming that it is only by God's grace that we can be saved.
Scripture References: Acts 15:11, Galatians 2:21

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Grace Alone
Tom Harding · Nov 23, 2014