Ephesians 2:9

Misinterpretations often claim this verse means good works are unnecessary or irrelevant in the Christian life, fostering antinomianism where believers ignore moral obedience; others wrongly assume it dismisses all effort in spiritual growth, overlooking that authentic faith naturally produces works as evidence, not cause, of salvation, or twist it to justify sin by separating grace from repentance and transformation.

This passage teaches that salvation is not achieved through human works or efforts, preventing any grounds for boasting, as it is entirely a gift of God's grace received through faith alone, highlighting God's sovereignty in redemption and ensuring all credit belongs to Him rather than personal merit.