Ephesians 2:9

and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.

2 Timothy 1:9

He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.

Romans 3:20

Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.

1 Corinthians 1:29-31

so that no one may boast in God's presence.

Romans 3:27-28

What, then, is there to boast about? That has been eliminated. On what principle? On that of actions? No, but on the principle of faith.

Romans 4:2

For if Abraham was justified by actions, he would have had something to boast about though not before God.

Romans 9:11

Yet before their children had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's plan of election might continue to operate

Romans 9:16

Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's will or effort, but on God himself, who shows mercy.

Romans 11:6

But if this is by grace, then it is no longer on the basis of actions. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.

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