Oh, I agree that anyone who is ignorant of these verses - especially cherry-picked and partial, out-of-context parsing - would assume that Scripture says salvation is based on our works and not on the basis of grace through faith. There are far more verses that clarify this essential doctrine that we are saved by the grace of God - grace is unearned, unmerited favor - through faith (believing, trusting) in Jesus Christ who died to be the propitiation for our sins. We don't deserve grace. Salvation is the gift of God and not of works, lest ANYONE should boast.
Nice cherry.
Speaking of “out of context”
“Salvation is the gift of God and not of works, lest ANYONE should boast.”
Why do you omit verse 10?
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— 9 not the result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.