Falling from grace refers to the rejection of the Gospel of grace, seeking justification through the law instead.
Falling from grace indicates a turning away from reliance on God's grace alone for salvation. In Galatians 5:4, Paul states that those who seek to be justified by the law have 'fallen from grace.' This means they have turned their focus from Christ's sufficient work to their own efforts, thus renouncing the very foundation of the Gospel. True salvation entails resting in grace and abandoning any pursuit of righteousness through works. Such a fall not only undermines the efficacy of Christ's sacrifice but also leads to spiritual turmoil, as assurance can never be derived from legalistic adherence.
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