What does the Bible say about working for salvation?

According to Ephesians 2:8-9, we are saved by grace through faith, and not of ourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. This underscores the fundamental belief in Reformed theology that our salvation is entirely the work of Christ, and not something we attain through our own efforts. In Hebrews 6, the writer emphasizes that there is a 'distinct difference' between working for salvation and working because we have already been saved. Our efforts are a response to the grace we have received, not a means to earn or secure our salvation.