Saved by Grace Through Faith
You can’t earn your way to God. Salvation is a free gift you receive by trusting Jesus, not a reward for being good enough. Once you accept that gift, wanting to live differently just naturally follows.
Frequently asked questions
Do Adventists believe you must earn salvation?
No. Salvation is 100% a gift. Living a good life is a response to that gift, not a payment for it.
Bible references
Ephesians 2:8-9Show verseHide verse
8for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
9not of works, that no one would boast.
Read it on Bible GatewayJames 2:17-18Show verseHide verse
17Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
18Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.
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