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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; |
Subject: Keliy, can faith be predetermined? |
Bible Note: Hi Keliy, Thank you for your response. I still can't agree totally with your thinking on grace. As I see it Grace is God's free gift to us for our salvation and no works ie development, character expansion etc. can be attached to it, unless of coarse I'm interperting the passage incorrectly. I do agree that we are put here for God's ultimate Glory which is probably why I'm having the problem with your thought on the meaning of grace. Thank you for your wisdom and time. PS please note the passage says "you have been" |