Sola Gratia

Sola Gratia Romans 11:5,6—So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace. But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. Almost every believer will say that they are saved by grace but will differ on how much grace was needed to save them. What you believe about grace coincides with what you believe about your spiritual condition. Whether you believe you are born spiritually sick or dead? Some still believe that they are born spiritually well. All of these views determine a person’s beliefs about grace. Pelagianism believes that man is born with no inclinations to sin or goodness. He is like a sheet of white paper. Semi-Pelagianism and Arminianism believe that a man is born spiritually sick. Calvinism believes that a man is born spiritually dead. Regardless of the rest of the luggage that is unpacked with each view, one of them must be right. There are no other options. I believe the grace required for salvation is total. There is no room for me to try and work my way to salvation. The fact of the matter is that we are dead in our sins. Nothing can be done apart from God’s grace to save you. This is why “sola gratia” or “grace alone” is a fundamental truth in the Christian faith. “Grace alone” means that it doesn’t work along side of us. It doesn’t need our assistance even if we were spiritually able to give it. Ephesians 2:8 states that we are saved by “grace through faith” and that it is not by works. Until you come to grips with your sin, you will not understand the grace of the Gospel.