The gospel of grace alone matters because it emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God and not based on human effort.
The gospel of grace alone is the cornerstone of the Reformed faith. It distinguishes Christianity from all other religions that require human effort for salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly states that we are saved by grace through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God. Paul's letter to the Galatians warns against adding works to grace, calling such additions a perversion of the true gospel (Galatians 1:6-9). Understanding grace frees believers from the bondage of trying to earn favor with God and leads them to a life of joyful response to His love and mercy.
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