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What does the Bible say about salvation by works?

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The Bible teaches that righteousness cannot be attained through works, as it frustrates the grace of God and nullifies Christ's sacrifice.

The concept of salvation by works is directly addressed in Galatians 2:21, where Paul states, "I do not frustrate the grace of God; for if righteousness comes by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." This means that any attempt to earn righteousness through our actions undermines the significance of Christ's sacrificial death. The Bible reinforces that salvation is solely by grace through faith, not by works, making it clear that our righteousness is found only in Christ, and touting self-righteousness as ultimately futile and damning.
Scripture References: Galatians 2:21, Romans 11:6, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:10, Galatians 3:13, Matthew 23:33, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:4, Jude 1:11, Galatians 5:4, Romans 3:20, Psalm 111, Psalm 118:23, Titus 3:5, Mark 10:17-21, Romans 3:24, Galatians 3:24, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 55:7, John 17:4, Acts 4:12

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