Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Even though it might be difficult at times for us to remember all the 27 doctrines of our church, there are a few fundamental pillars of truth which should be forever lodged in our consciences so as to render us immovable and unshakeable in our relationship with Christ. These pillars of truth should often be dwelt upon or rehearsed in our minds, so that they would not slip away with the passage of time, for whenever, and wherever they have sunken deep into our minds, it will become extremely difficult to uproot those who are thereby exercised.
One of the very core foundational truths for us all to grasp is that we are saved by grace through faith. It is what Christ has done for us, that gives the newly born babes in Christ, as well as the battle-hardened Pauls, Jobs, and Daniels an abundant entrance into God’s kingdom of glory.
We should and we must cooperate with God in the work of salvation in our hearts, and day by day we should be ascending the steps on Jacob’s ladder as we seek the renewal of God’s image in us. But in all of our doings and achievements and victories, we’re to never lose sight of this one fact, that we’re saved by God’s grace alone.
Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. God Bless!