Salvation being not of works means that it is entirely a work of God, preventing any boasting from human effort (Ephesians 2:9).
Ephesians 2:9 states, 'Not of works, lest any man should boast.' This doctrine underscores the fundamental belief in sovereign grace that human works cannot contribute to our salvation. It emphasizes that we cannot earn God's favor or forgiveness through our deeds or moral efforts. The Bible teaches that all our righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6) and that our good works, while important as an expression of faith, do not play a role in our justification before God. Instead, salvation rests solely upon Christ's work, His sacrifice, and the grace of God applied to our lives. Therefore, understanding that salvation is not of works leads us to humility and dependence on God's grace.
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