We are saved from hell not because of our good works but because Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He paid the penalty for our sins not because we were chosen or were better then anyone else, but because He loves us, everyone of us, and wants us to live a life of love in relationship with Him.. ..our God who created each one of us with our unique talents and gifts to share with each other, who also created the earth, the sun, the moon, the stars and all life. He wants us to love Him of our own free will, not by force or intimidation; that is why love and salvation are both choices we make. Salvation from sin is a gift of God, it is up to each one of us to decide whether we will receive this gift or reject it. But by not receiving it, you are already rejecting it. And once you receive it, you must live by a higher standard, no longer your own, but God's.
Not by works:
Romans 11:5
... So too at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
But action is required as a result of belief (not to justify it)
Luke 6:46 (Jesus)
... ‘Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?’
Galations 3:3
...Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?
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