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Why do Christians believe that works cannot save us?

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Christians believe works cannot save because salvation is a gift from God, not the result of our efforts (Romans 4:5).

The belief that works cannot achieve salvation is grounded in Scripture, particularly Romans 4:5, which states that one is justified apart from works. This goes against the natural instinct to earn favor through good deeds. As illustrated in Jeremiah 44, the Israelites' attempts at self-righteousness through idolatry and rituals provoked God's wrath rather than favor. The Bible consistently reaffirms that salvation is based solely on God's grace and Christ's finished work, demonstrating that human effort is insufficient to meet the divine standard of holiness.
Scripture References: Romans 4:5, Jeremiah 44

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