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What does the Bible say about mixing grace and works?

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The Bible warns that mixing grace with works denies salvation by grace alone, as stated in Romans 11:6.

The Bible explicitly teaches that grace and works must never be mixed in the matter of salvation. Romans 11:6 states, 'And if by grace, then it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.' This clear distinction emphasizes that salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace and is not dependent on human effort or merit. Any attempt to add works to grace corrupts the true gospel and undermines the redemptive work of Christ, effectively denying His sufficiency and sovereignty in salvation. Such a mixture leads to a form of religion that is not of God but is rooted in human tradition and philosophy, as warned in Colossians 2:8.
Scripture References: Romans 11:6, Colossians 2:8, Galatians 1:6-9, Galatians 2:21, Ephesians 2:8-9

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