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Why is eternal life a gift from God?

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Eternal life is a gift from God because it is not earned or deserved but graciously given through faith in Christ.

The notion that eternal life is a gift highlights the grace of God in salvation. In Ephesians 2:8-9, we read, 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.' This strongly affirms that eternal life must be understood as a gracious act of God, devoid of human merit. God desires for us to recognize our spiritual inability due to sin, thus providing a free gift through Christ's atonement. We do not earn this life; it is bestowed upon those who believe in Him—further emphasizing God's mercy and love in redemption.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9

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