What does the Bible say about grace and salvation?
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The Bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone, apart from works, emphasizing God's mercy in choosing to save whom He wills (Romans 9:15-16).
The scripture consistently emphasizes that salvation is by grace and not through human effort. In Romans 9:15-16, God declares, 'I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy,' which underscores the sovereign nature of grace. It is not dependent on human will or effort, affirming the Reformed perspective that God alone determines who is elect. Grace serves as the dividing line between believers and non-believers, revealing that true faith and salvation come from God working in our hearts rather than from our own decisions or works.
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