Bible Verses About "What Does 'Saved by Grace Through Faith' Mean"
It means salvation is God's free gift, not earned by good works — received through personal trust in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross.
It means salvation is God's free gift, not earned by good works — received through personal trust in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross.
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." — Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does 'Saved by Grace Through Faith' Mean?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
"But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness."
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us."
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Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
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