Two Great Bible Questions. Can we save ourselves? Are we saved by works?

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Two Great Bible Questions

Can we save ourselves? Are we saved by works?

Can we save ourselves? And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Acts 2.40 (KJV & NRSV)

Can we save ourselves? Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 1 Timothy 4.16

Can we save ourselves? For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2.8-9

Can we save ourselves? No, in that we cannot PLAN salvation… Ephesians

Can we save ourselves? No, in that we cannot PLAN salvation… 11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord… Ephesians 3.11

Can we save ourselves? No, in that we cannot BUY salvation… 1 Peter

Can we save ourselves? No, in that we cannot EARN salvation… Romans 4.1-7

Can we save ourselves? No, in that we cannot EARN salvation… Romans Ephesians 2.8-9

Can we save ourselves? Yes, in that we must OBEY the truth… 1 Peter 1.22 Romans 6.16

Can we save ourselves? Yes, in that we must judge ourselves worthy of eternal life… Acts 13.46

Can we save ourselves? Yes, in that we must keep ourselves in the love of God… Jude 20, 21

Are we saved by works? No, in that works of the Law cannot save us… Jude 20, 21

Are we saved by works? No, in that works of MERRIT cannot save us… Romans 4.4 Ephesians 2.9 Titus 3.5

Are we saved by works? Yes, in that we are justified by a working faith… James 2.24 Galatians 5.6

Are we saved by works? Yes, in that we will be judged by our deeds… Revelation Corinthians 5.10

Are we saved by works? Yes, in that we are created in Christ for good works… Ephesians 2.10 Philippians 2.12

Can we save ourselves? Are we saved by works?