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NASB | Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace [God's remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; |
Bible Question: For it is by grace that you are saved through faith.And this is not of yourselves but it is the gift of God. It is not becauseof works lest any man should boast |
Bible Answer: Hi Bongy, To understand God's word on any subject, it is helpful to use several tools. A Strongs Concordance, a dictionary, and allowing the scripture to interpret itself, and revelation from God the Father as to what we read in scripture, by the Holy Spirit. The definition for grace that I found in scripture is Eph 1:6.. KJV To the praise of the GLORY of his GRACE, wherein he (God the Father) has made us accepteded in the beloved (Lord Jesus.) God making us accepted "in Christ" Jesus is defined here as God's grace. Acceptance from God through Jesus equals God's Grace. Always "in Christ", C.S.M. |