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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: Does the bible use it? |
Bible Answer: Many churches (although not the Roman Catholic) believe in salvation by faith, which is what the Bible says. Some passages refer to being judged by what you do, which is an outward sign of your faith, so it is still judging your faith. (e.g., 1 Peter 1:17) One of the New Testament's most well-known passages is John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." These words, from Jesus's mouth, say that if you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and one's saviour, then that person is saved. Romans 11:6 sums it up nicely, "And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace." If one accepts the grace, they are no longer under the charge of sin. |