In the New Testament, salvation is described as being by grace through faith, not by works (Eph. 2:8–9); justification is a gift, by the grace of God, through redemption in Christ (Rom. 3:24). The grace that has appeared teaches us to reject ungodliness and live godly lives (Titus 2:11–12), and the Lord tells Paul that His grace is sufficient because power is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9).
What Does the Bible Say About This
- Paul writes that people are saved by grace through faith; this is God’s gift, not the result of human works, so there is nothing to boast about; believers are created in Christ for good works (Eph. 2:8–10).
- All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus (Rom. 3:23–24).
- The grace of God that brings salvation to all people has appeared, teaching us to reject ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives (Titus 2:11–12).
- The Lord tells Paul that His grace is sufficient for him because power is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9).
- John writes that from Christ’s fullness people have received grace upon grace (John 1:16–17); Paul writes that where sin increased, grace abounded all the more (Rom. 5:20–21).
The brief answer was prepared by the editorial team; the Scripture texts are from the “Father’s Blessing” Bible.
Key Scripture Passages
6 Scripture passages · “Father’s Blessing” Bible
Ephesians 2:8–10
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is the gift of God: 9 not by works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand for us to do.
Romans 3:23–24
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
Titus 2:11–12
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, 12 teaching us that, having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
2 Corinthians 12:9
But the Lord said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
John 1:16–17
16 For from His fullness we have all received grace upon grace, 17 for the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:20–21
20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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