What does the Bible say about salvation and grace?
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The Bible teaches that salvation is solely by God's grace and not based on our works, as articulated in passages like Ephesians 1:4-5.
The Bible emphasizes that salvation is according to the grace of God, which was determined before the foundation of the world. In Ephesians 1:4-5, it states that God chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless, predestining us for adoption as His children. This illustrates the sovereignty of God in salvation, ensuring that all glory goes to Him and none to our own actions. As noted in 2 Timothy 1:9, God saved us not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which highlights that salvation is a work of God alone, initiated and completed by Him.
Scripture References:
Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:9, Ephesians 2:8, Titus 2:11, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:3, Romans 5:6, Luke 15:3-10, Romans 9:31-32
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