Saved by faith alone?

[mailmandan]

Yes, genuine faith produces or is followed/manifested by loving behavior (Gal. 5:22-23) or good deeds (Eph. 2:8-10),
persevering faith continues from first/conversion to last/death (Rom. 1:17, Matt. 10:22), and such non-meritorious faith
merely receives God's grace/salvation/HS (Rev. 3:20, 1Cor. 12:13).

Faith that saves continues and is not some shallow, temporary belief that has no root, produces no fruit and withers away. Man is saved through faith and not by works (Romans 4:5-6; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; 2 Timothy 1:9); yet genuine faith is (evidenced) by works. (James 2:14-26)

*Jesus Christ saves us through faith based on the merits of His finished work of redemption "alone" and not based on the merits of our works. (Romans 3:24-28)

It is through faith "in Jesus Christ alone" (and not based on the merits of our works) that we are justified on account of Christ (Romans 4:5-6; 5:1; 5:9); yet the faith that justifies does not remain alone (unfruitful, barren) if it is genuine. (James 2:14-26) *Perfect Harmony*

 

[mailmandan]

Jesus and Philip (Acts 8:37) both make it very clear that baptism is only for believers. Ever heard of an UNBELIEVER being baptized?? No need to state the obvious.

There have been plenty of folks who attend false religions and cults that have been water baptized but do not truly believe in Jesus unto salvation. Now these folks may believe certain things "about" Jesus but did not truly believe in Jesus unto salvation, trusting in Him alone for salvation. Many of these folks get water baptized anyway, primarily because they believe it will save them. I know multiple people who were water baptized in a church that taught a false gospel, then were later re-baptized after they truly came to believe the gospel. My wife and myself included. Now of course and atheist would not bother to be water baptized yet not only atheists are unbelievers. Anyone whose belief/faith falls short of trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation (John 3:18) is also considered an unbeliever. (Matthew 7:22-23)

 

[DJT_47]

"... whosoever does not get baptized will be condemned?"

Doesn't say that nor does it infer that since it makes no sense and is redundant. If you don't believe, why else would anything more be necessary to be said? If you believe you'll be obedient; if not, that's it.

 

[TrustandObey]

"... whosoever does not get baptized will be condemned?"

Classic redirection. Anyone can see this.

The Bible states that we stand condemned because of sin.

Not as you are implying, a lack of faith.

On judgement day we will not be accused of a lack of faith but sin.

 

[GWH]

Doesn't say that nor does it infer that since it makes no sense and is redundant. If you don't believe, why else would anything more be necessary to be said? If you believe you'll be obedient; if not, that's it.

Well, it is necessary to say what will be obeyed,
which is the commandment of Christ in John 13:34-35.

 

[HealthAndHappiness]

Classic redirection. Anyone can see this.

The Bible states that we stand condemned because of sin.

Not as you are implying, a lack of faith.

On judgement day we will not be accused of a lack of faith but sin.

So what do you do?
Try with all your might and willpower to quit sinning?

 

[GWH]

Classic redirection. Anyone can see this.

The Bible states that we stand condemned because of sin.

Not as you are implying, a lack of faith.

On judgement day we will not be accused of a lack of faith but sin.

Or more specifically, the sin of misdirecting faith, beginning with A&E's believing the serpent rather than God/GW.