Being saved by grace means that salvation is unearned and granted to us through the faith in Christ, not by our works.
Salvation by grace emphasizes the unmerited favor of God towards sinners. As Ephesians 2:8-9 states, we are saved by grace through faith, a gift from God that is not based on our works but entirely upon Christ's finished work. This grace includes both the act of choosing the believer and the continual sustenance provided through faith in Christ. It highlights that there is nothing we can do to earn our salvation; instead, it is reliant on Christ's perfect obedience and sacrifice. Therefore, Christians are called to live in response to such grace with lives marked by faith and obedience.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:24, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 3:23-24, Titus 3:5, John 10:28, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8
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