The apostle Paul, writing by the Holy Spirit, says, "God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God." Eph. 2:4-8.

Drevet af Helligånden skriver Paulus: "Men Gud, som er rig på barmhjertighed, har på grund af den store kærlighed, hvormed han elskede os, gjort os levende med Kristus, os, som var døde på grund af vore overtrædelser af nåde er I frelst! Ja, han har opvakt os med ham og givet os plads med ham i den himmelske verden, i Kristus Jesus. Thi af nåden er I frelst ved tro; det skyldes ikke jer selv Guds er gaven."