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Originally Posted by pelathais
Ephesians 2:9 (and many other verses) makes it clear that however we are saved, we are NOT saved by anything that is called "works" within the realm of NT theology.
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Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
Eph 2:9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
1) what is the "grace" of God in v8?
2) What is not of my own doing?
3) v9 not a result of works.... ok what is not a result of works?
Answer 1) christ atonement was the favor shown for salvation and is the grace manifested.
Answer 2) the Grace or "source" of salvation. Notice he is talking about the source of atonement that can BRING or OFFER salvation. THAT IS NOT OF MY DOING!
Answer 3) the source or possibility of atonement/salvation is not of my own doing but Christ' perfect sacrifice is. My works are not the source!
How is the salvation realized FROM it's SOURCE! FAITH which is a conintous sense and is based upon knowledge of what is required or Word given which DEFINES IT! Faith is a simple word used FOR a BROAD CONTEXT of application!
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