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What does the Bible say about salvation and good works?

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The Bible teaches that salvation is solely based on Christ's finished work, not on human actions (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Scripture makes it clear that salvation is entirely contingent upon the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, not our own works. Ephesians 2:8-9 states that it is by grace we have been saved through faith, and this is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. This emphasizes that the grounds of salvation rest firmly on Jesus' atonement, affirming the centrality of grace in the process of salvation. By emphasizing Christ's completed work, we acknowledge that any attempt to add human merit denies the sufficiency of his sacrifice, which is foundational to sovereign grace theology.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9

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