Bible Verses About "Are We Saved by Faith or Works"
Salvation is by grace through faith alone — not works. But genuine faith produces good works as evidence. Faith and works are not opposing paths to salvation but inseparable aspects of authentic Christianity.
Salvation is by grace through faith alone — not works. But genuine faith produces good works as evidence. Faith and works are not opposing paths to salvation but inseparable aspects of authentic Christianity.
"By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works." — Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Are We Saved by Faith or Works?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works."
"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us."
Related Questions & Their Verses
How Are You Saved According to the Bible?
Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 10:9-10 · John 14:6
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1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Romans 1:16 · John 3:16
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Matthew 12:31-32 · Mark 3:29 · Hebrews 6:4-6
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
What Is Repentance?
Acts 3:19 · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Acts 17:30
Can God Forgive Any Sin?
1 John 1:9 · Isaiah 1:18 · Romans 5:20
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