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What does the Bible say about human works and grace?

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The Bible teaches that human works cannot save us, and only God's free grace can prevail.

The Scriptures emphasize a clear distinction between human works and the grace of God. In Leviticus 26, impeccable obedience brings blessings, while disobedience leads to judgment. However, the reality of the human condition is that no one possesses impeccable obedience due to the nature of the uncircumcised heart. Human works are ultimately powerless to effect any real change; only free grace, afforded to us through Christ, yields true transformation. The Bible repeatedly illustrates that all human efforts to reconcile with God fall short, as our hearts remain uncircumcised unless God acts to change them.
Scripture References: Leviticus 26:40-42, Proverbs 20:9, Ephesians 1:11

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One More Time: Human Works or Free Grace?
Walter Pendleton · May 31, 2020
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