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What does it mean to say salvation is by grace alone?

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Salvation by grace alone means it is a gift from God, not based on human works, ensuring that it is fully attributable to God's mercy.

The assertion that salvation is by grace alone stems from the central tenet of the Reformed faith, often encapsulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that we are saved by grace through faith and that not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. This means that no human efforts or merits can earn salvation, as all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Grace alone signifies that salvation is solely based on God's unmerited favor, which to a fallen humanity, serves to magnify God's love and mercy. Moreover, it removes any grounds for boasting in human actions, redirecting all glory to God for His redemptive work in Christ.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, Romans 11:6

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