The concept of salvation by faith alone is a central tenet in Protestant Christianity, particularly emphasized by Martin Luther during the Reformation. This teaching is based on passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, which states, "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."
Most all Christian churches emphasize Grace, & Faith as the sole means of salvation.
But not all Churches recognize His Grace, that offers salvation, is offered to all men everywhere.
"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:" Acts 17:30
Jesus said repent or perish Luk 13:3.
"When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life." Acts 11:18
So Repentance is a requirement for salvation Luk 13:3; Acts 11:18. It is Faith in Jesus and His Word that brings you to repentance. And the obedience to repentance, is the manifested confirmation of your Faith that is judged and rewarded.
'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Eph 2:10
Paul taught to be zealous in showing obedience to HIS Word in producing good works in Titus 2:14:
"Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
Paul also taught you will be judge and rewarded for your works
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad." 2Cor 5 10
Paul also records
"Who will render to every man according to his deeds:" Rom 2:6
John confirmed your works are rewarded by God and do follow you into His Kingdom
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." Rev 14:13.
What about James 2:14-26, where it is stated that faith without works is dead.
James emphasizes the importance of genuine faith which is shown through works. Works are seen as the evidence or fruit of ones faith.
All works, by all men, are produced by what they believe. The works show where one placed their faith, it is evident in what they do. You'd have to be dead not to produce any works. As everyone does as they believe.
The works of Repentance, doing good deeds, showing charity, and expressing love are all ways in which believers demonstrate their faith in action. These works are not done to earn salvation but as a response to the grace and love to God and to His Word . They are the visible manifestation of an inward transformation that comes from genuine faith in Christ.
In essence, faith and works go hand in hand in the Christian life. While salvation is by faith alone, provided by His Grace to all men, true faith in Jesus and His Word will inevitably produce good works as a reflection of one's relationship with God. It is through a living faith that believers are called to actively demonstrate their love for God and others. Thus giving evidence to ones obedience to The two great commandments.
"This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." Matt 22:38-40
Loving God with all your heart and soul and loving your neighbor as yourself, encompass the core of the Christian life, where faith, obedience, and good works flow from a heart transformed by God's grace.
Obedience is a key aspect of demonstrating faith in GOD. In John 14:15, Jesus says,
"If you love me, you will keep my commandments." Obedience to GOD's commandments is a reflection of one's faith and love for GOD. It is through obedience that believers show their trust in GOD's Word and wisdom and aligning ones actions with GOD's will.
Therefore, faith, works, and obedience are interconnected in the Christian life. True faith in GOD is demonstrated through actions and obedience to GOD's commandments, reflecting a genuine relationship with GOD and bearing witness to the transformative power of faith in the lives of believers.
This is a confirmation of one's faith and a response to God's grace, whom rewards one with rewards in eternity based on one's deeds Weather at be good or bad. (see Reve 14:13.)
"And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation." John 5:29
John 5:29 above underscores the lasting impact of deeds done in faith and obedience to God.
The belief that God rewards these obedient works further underscores the importance of faith being manifested in actions that align with God's will and demonstrate love for God and others.
John emphasis on the confirmation of genuine faith through the evidence of works that result from obedience to God's commands, particularly the two great commandments to love God and love others. These works are seen as a reflection of one's faith and a demonstration of living out the teachings of Jesus.
Thus Salvation in Christ is a gift from God, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This faith leads to repentance, as seen in Luke 13:3, as turning away from sin is essential and a good work. While works and obedience are important fruits of genuine faith, they do not earn salvation but are evidence of Faith in Jesus and a transformed life that God judges and rewards. The two great commandments, loving God and loving others, encompass the core of Christian living, where faith, obedience, and good works flow from a heart transformed by God's Grace in sending the Holy Spirit to those that are obedient in baptism. Acts 2:38.
Most all Christian churches emphasize Grace, & Faith as the sole means of salvation.
But not all Churches recognize His Grace, that offers salvation, is offered to all men everywhere.
"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:" Acts 17:30
Jesus said repent or perish Luk 13:3.
"When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life." Acts 11:18
So Repentance is a requirement for salvation Luk 13:3; Acts 11:18. It is Faith in Jesus and His Word that brings you to repentance. And the obedience to repentance, is the manifested confirmation of your Faith that is judged and rewarded.
'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Eph 2:10
Paul taught to be zealous in showing obedience to HIS Word in producing good works in Titus 2:14:
"Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."
Paul also taught you will be judge and rewarded for your works
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad." 2Cor 5 10
Paul also records
"Who will render to every man according to his deeds:" Rom 2:6
John confirmed your works are rewarded by God and do follow you into His Kingdom
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." Rev 14:13.
What about James 2:14-26, where it is stated that faith without works is dead.
James emphasizes the importance of genuine faith which is shown through works. Works are seen as the evidence or fruit of ones faith.
All works, by all men, are produced by what they believe. The works show where one placed their faith, it is evident in what they do. You'd have to be dead not to produce any works. As everyone does as they believe.
The works of Repentance, doing good deeds, showing charity, and expressing love are all ways in which believers demonstrate their faith in action. These works are not done to earn salvation but as a response to the grace and love to God and to His Word . They are the visible manifestation of an inward transformation that comes from genuine faith in Christ.
In essence, faith and works go hand in hand in the Christian life. While salvation is by faith alone, provided by His Grace to all men, true faith in Jesus and His Word will inevitably produce good works as a reflection of one's relationship with God. It is through a living faith that believers are called to actively demonstrate their love for God and others. Thus giving evidence to ones obedience to The two great commandments.
"This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." Matt 22:38-40
Loving God with all your heart and soul and loving your neighbor as yourself, encompass the core of the Christian life, where faith, obedience, and good works flow from a heart transformed by God's grace.
Obedience is a key aspect of demonstrating faith in GOD. In John 14:15, Jesus says,
"If you love me, you will keep my commandments." Obedience to GOD's commandments is a reflection of one's faith and love for GOD. It is through obedience that believers show their trust in GOD's Word and wisdom and aligning ones actions with GOD's will.
Therefore, faith, works, and obedience are interconnected in the Christian life. True faith in GOD is demonstrated through actions and obedience to GOD's commandments, reflecting a genuine relationship with GOD and bearing witness to the transformative power of faith in the lives of believers.
This is a confirmation of one's faith and a response to God's grace, whom rewards one with rewards in eternity based on one's deeds Weather at be good or bad. (see Reve 14:13.)
"And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation." John 5:29
John 5:29 above underscores the lasting impact of deeds done in faith and obedience to God.
The belief that God rewards these obedient works further underscores the importance of faith being manifested in actions that align with God's will and demonstrate love for God and others.
John emphasis on the confirmation of genuine faith through the evidence of works that result from obedience to God's commands, particularly the two great commandments to love God and love others. These works are seen as a reflection of one's faith and a demonstration of living out the teachings of Jesus.
Thus Salvation in Christ is a gift from God, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This faith leads to repentance, as seen in Luke 13:3, as turning away from sin is essential and a good work. While works and obedience are important fruits of genuine faith, they do not earn salvation but are evidence of Faith in Jesus and a transformed life that God judges and rewards. The two great commandments, loving God and loving others, encompass the core of Christian living, where faith, obedience, and good works flow from a heart transformed by God's Grace in sending the Holy Spirit to those that are obedient in baptism. Acts 2:38.
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