Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Ephesians 2:8-9 (Saved by Grace Through Faith)

## Roman Catholic Lens Reading of Ephesians 2:8-9 (Saved by Grace Through Faith)

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Ephesians 2:8-9 as a profound affirmation of God's gratuitous gift of grace, which is essential for our salvation. This passage underscores that grace is primary and is received through faith, yet it is not isolated from the transformative process of sanctification that occurs within the sacramental life of the Church. Our tradition emphasizes that faith, while necessary, must be lived out in love and works, as these are the fruits of grace active in our lives. The passage, therefore, calls us to a deeper sacramental life where grace and human cooperation harmoniously work together, as articulated by the Council of Trent.

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