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What does Scripture mean by not being saved by works?

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Scripture teaches that salvation is by grace alone, not by our works of righteousness.

The doctrine of salvation by grace is foundational in Reformed theology, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, which asserts that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works, lest anyone should boast. This principle underscores human inability to earn favor with God through our deeds, emphasizing that all righteous works are tainted by sin. The true works that please God are those that He Himself produces in His people, demonstrating the need for divine initiative and grace in the process of salvation.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5

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