Ephesians 2

Ephesians 2:8 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Epistle to the Ephesians. The verse reads: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." This passage emphasizes the theological concept of sola fide, or "faith alone," which is a central tenet of Protestant Christianity. It underscores that salvation is a gift from God, achieved through faith in Jesus Christ, rather than through human efforts or good works. The phrase "by grace you have been saved through faith" encapsulates the idea that salvation is entirely God's initiative and not something that can be earned. In Hebrew, the phrase "by grace you have been saved through faith" can be translated as "בְּחֶסֶד הוּצַּלְתֶּם בְּאֱמוּנָה" (Be'chesed hitzaltem be'emunah). In Latin, a language that has significantly influenced Christian theology, the verse is rendered as "gratia enim estis salvati per fidem, et hoc non ex vobis, Dei donum est." The contextual background of Ephesians 2:8 is rooted in the Apostle Paul's teachings on the unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ, highlighting that salvation is available to all who believe, regardless of their ethnic or religious background.