Grace Alone (sola gratia)

Too many people today believe that human beings are basically good; and if we are saved, it is because of our own good decision to receive the Jesus who is offered to us.
But when we introduce a standard by which God has to save all, or at least give everyone an equal chance of being saved; that is not grace!
If God were motivated only by what is right or fair, everyone would be condemned and spend eternity in hell. (paraphrased)

Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace - James Montgomery Boice