[jo kus]

We are saved by grace we choose.

Can you point to the Scriptural passages that assert this?

How about:

We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you." Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. (2 Cor 6:1-2)

Regards

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Scripture is filled with exhortations to righteousness. The Corinthians were no exception. The Scripture you provided simply reiterates what Christ said when he encouraged us to "be of good cheer." We are human beings; we falter, we stumble, we worry. But Christ reminds us that He has overcome the world, and thus we are to remain confident in His redemption of us. As the Holy Spirit works sanctification is us, our fears and failures lessen.

Scripture is clear that grace alone saves.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." -- Ephesians 2:8-10

A grace that can be denied is no grace; it's merely friendly persuasion.