Ephesians 2:8-9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”
Salvation is described as grace, gift, and faith, not human boasting.
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Salvation in scripture is God's gracious rescue, received through faith in Christ.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”
Salvation is described as grace, gift, and faith, not human boasting.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”
God's love is at the center of salvation.
“If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
This passage connects faith, confession, resurrection, and salvation.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.”
“But I trust in you, Lord; I say, 'You are my God.'”
“But I will call upon God, and the LORD will save me.”
“My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior.”
“Whoever does accept his testimony certifies that God is trustworthy.”
“Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.”
“Fill us at daybreak with your mercy, that all our days we may sing for joy.”
“Those who know your name trust in you; you never forsake those who seek you, LORD.”
“Endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
“I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.”
“For nothing will be impossible for God.”
“You are my refuge and shield; in your word I hope.”
“In him our hearts rejoice; we trust in his holy name.”
“My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.”
“A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.”
“My heart is steadfast, God; my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise.”
“I keep the Lord always before me; with him at my right hand, I shall never be shaken.”
“For the LORD, your God, is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you, nor forget the covenant with your ancestors that he swore to them.”
“Be strong and steadfast; have no fear or dread of them, for it is the Lord, your God, who marches with you; he will never fail you or forsake you.”
“Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom all things are and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and through whom we exist.”
“He said: Pay attention, all Judah, inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: Do not fear or lose heart at the sight of this vast multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's.”
“He said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.'”
“For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.”
“Be still before the LORD; wait for him. Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by malicious schemers.”
“Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.”
“The LORD helps them and rescues them, rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in him.”
“No magic can harm Jacob, no omen against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob, and of Israel, See what God has done!”
Lord, help me understand Your grace and trust the salvation You give in Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9 clearly explains salvation as a gift of grace received through faith.