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What does it mean that salvation is wholly a gift of grace?

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It means that salvation is initiated and completed by God, without any contribution from human effort.

Salvation being wholly a gift of grace indicates that it is a sovereign act of God, entirely unearned by human efforts, aligning with Romans 3:24 which states that we are 'justified freely by His grace.' This concept is pivotal in Reformed theology, which asserts that salvation is not contingent upon works but is a bestowed gift to undeserving sinners. Ephesians 2:8-9 reinforces this by clarifying that even the faith through which we receive this gift is itself initiated by God. Understanding salvation as a gift of grace shifts the focus from our actions to God's character, assuring believers that their standing before God is secure based solely on Christ's righteousness and not on human merit.
Scripture References: Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8-9

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