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N.T. Wright on Grace and New Creation - Anglican (Ephesians 2:8-9)

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"Grace saves us INTO something: the new creation already begun in Christ. We are saved by grace through faith—not for private salvation but for participation in God's renewal of all things. Grace rescues and recruits; we become agents of the kingdom." — N.T. Wright. Anglican: grace for new creation.

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Scripture References

Ephesians 2:8-10

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