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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: What do you believe is the truth about how to get saved, do you believe that it is necessary to get baptized to get saved, or do you believe that salvation is granted as soon as you believe; base your answer on your assessment of Galatians 5:4, Romans 11:2,3, I Peter 1:4,5, Romans 8:37-39? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Tamara :: Thanks for your question and welcome to SBF. You asked, "How do we get saved, by baptism?" The Bible is very clear in its teaching that salvation is of God, wholly of God, from start to finish. It is never gained upon man's merit or his works. It is by God's grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. It is based not on what man can do but on what Christ did; upon the basis of His finished work on the cross, the merit of His shed blood. Scripture references: Ephesians 1:4-7; John 1:12; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Peter 1:18,19. --Hank |