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Why is it vital to understand that we cannot earn our salvation?

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Salvation is a gift from God, not based on human effort but on His grace (Romans 3:23-24).

Understanding that we cannot earn our salvation is essential within the Reformed tradition, as it upholds the core doctrine of grace. Romans 3:23-24 reminds us, 'For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.' This scripture clarifies that every person is a sinner, deserving condemnation, and that justification comes solely by God’s grace through faith in Christ. Recognizing this truth liberates us from the burden of performance, allowing believers to fully rest in the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice and confidently rely on God’s work in their lives.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23-24

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