Salvation by grace means that it is a gift from God, not earned by human effort but received through faith.
Salvation by grace emphasizes that it is entirely an act of God's unmerited favor, as Ephesians 2:8-9 articulates, stating that it is by grace that we are saved through faith and not of ourselves. This doctrine highlights the inability of individuals to earn their standing before God through works. Instead, salvation is secured through the perfect obedience of Christ on our behalf, culminating in His atoning death. This grace produces a transformation in believers, motivating them to live in accordance with God's will as a fruit of their faith rather than as a means to earn salvation.
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