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2 Ti-mô-thê 1 9
He has saved us and called us to a holy life— not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, (niv)
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Rô-ma 11 6
And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. (niv)
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Rô-ma 9 16
It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. (niv)
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Tích 3:3-5
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, (niv)
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1 Cô-rinh-tô 1 29-1 Cô-rinh-tô 1 31
so that no one may boast before him.It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God— that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.Therefore, as it is written:“ Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” (niv)
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Rô-ma 4 2
If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about— but not before God. (niv)
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Rô-ma 3 27-Rô-ma 3 28
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith.For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. (niv)
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Rô-ma 9 11
Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad— in order that God’s purpose in election might stand: (niv)
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Rô-ma 3 20
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. (niv)