The Bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone, not by works, as highlighted in Ephesians 2:8-9.
The Bible consistently emphasizes the doctrine of salvation by grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 states, 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' This principle denies any ability of man to contribute to his salvation through good works, aligning with the historic Reformed belief that we are saved solely through God's grace. Works cannot earn God's favor or contribute to our justification, as all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Instead, good works are a necessary evidence of true faith and are a result of the grace bestowed upon the believer.
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