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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: Grace or Works? |
Bible Note: Thanks Tim for relaying this beautiful story to the Forum. When I look to myself I cannot but despair of ever pleasing God. I then flee to Christ, my righteousness, and find my perfection before the Father in Him. Halleluiah! Why did I, a rebellious worldling surrender to Jesus? Grace. How can a feeble saint like me perservere til the end? Grace. When should I look to myself for the ability to remain faithful? Never. John |
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