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Why is it said that salvation is not by works?

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Salvation is not by works to prevent boasting and ensure that God receives all glory.

Ephesians 2:9 explicitly states that salvation is not of works, lest anyone should boast. This is crucial because if our salvation depended on our actions, we could claim some merit before God, thus sharing glory that belongs solely to Him. God's sovereign grace ensures that our salvation is entirely His work, allowing us to approach Him with humility. Additionally, Romans 4:16 reinforces that salvation is by faith, so that the promise might be certain and secure for all who believe, ensuring that our hope rests solely on God's grace and not our performance.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:9, Romans 4:16

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Saved By Grace
Henry Mahan · May 5, 2002
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