What is the relationship between grace and works in salvation?
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The relationship between grace and works in salvation is that grace is the sole basis for salvation, while works are the fruit of genuine faith.
In sovereign grace theology, salvation is understood to be an act entirely of God's grace, as emphasized in Ephesians 2:8-9, where it is stated that we are saved by grace through faith, not of works lest anyone should boast. This delineation indicates that human works do not contribute to salvation; rather, they result from the transformative power of grace in a believer’s life. Genuine faith expresses itself through works, but these works are not a means to earn favor with God, rather they are evidence of a heart changed by grace. The theological implications of this are profound: salvation is entirely an act of God’s mercy, reinforcing the believer’s reliance on Christ alone.
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