Different beliefs regarding the relationship of faith and works:Faith without works savesMethodist Discipline Article #9Works without faith saveThis belief is held by:Those who teach that a child is born in sin.Those who teach purgatory.Those who teach baptism for the dead.Those who teach salvation is by works of merit.Faith and works saveIs this correct?Many would answer “yes”.But to be exact, the answer is “no”.One is not saved by faith and works as two distinct things, but by a faith that works obedience to God’s word.Faith that works obedience savesThis is true in initial salvation.This is true in continued salvation.This is true in restored salvation.Ephesians 2:8-10Salvation is by faith and is the gift of God.It is not of works that allow one to boast.It is of faith that works that which God has ordained.Paul and James on AbrahamRomans 4:4-6 consideredPaul uses “works” in the sense of perfect meritorious lawkeeping - earning one’s salvation.James uses “works” in the sense of obedience.But they are talking about the same kind of faith.Paul shows Abraham was justified by trusting God to PROVIDE.James shows Abraham was justified by trying God to DIRECT.
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