Faith without works is a dead faith. Not saying one isn't saved because they have dead faith - that judgment is Gods.
The main verses for salvation being through faith alone, Ephesians 2.8-9, need to be read through v10. Salvation is established by grace through faith, but there is a purpose for it other than simply saving you. Read v10 as well:
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 FOR we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus UNTO GOOD WORKS, which God hath before ordained THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.
-Ephesians 2
Is Paul contradicting himself here? And this comes about by studying the Scriptures, of which Paul also said:
15 . . . thou hast known the holy scriptures, WHICH ARE able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, AND IS PROFITABLE
*for doctrine,
*for reproof,
*for correction,
*for instruction in righteousness:
17 THAT the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS.
-2 Timothy 3
The reason for our good works, whether keeping Sabbath, being baptised, or abstaining from evils, are not about earning salvation, but are to bring us closer to being like Christ, and by extension, to be like the character of the Father, who said, "Be holy for I am holy." And yes, we are encouraged to this goal in life, as Peter reiterated:
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
-1 Peter 1
Just because we're not saved by our own works of righteousness and holiness does not mean we are to throw our hands up and forsake striving for these things in our life. It is by this that we walk in a living, not dead, faith.
The main verses for salvation being through faith alone, Ephesians 2.8-9, need to be read through v10. Salvation is established by grace through faith, but there is a purpose for it other than simply saving you. Read v10 as well:
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 FOR we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus UNTO GOOD WORKS, which God hath before ordained THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.
-Ephesians 2
Is Paul contradicting himself here? And this comes about by studying the Scriptures, of which Paul also said:
15 . . . thou hast known the holy scriptures, WHICH ARE able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, AND IS PROFITABLE
*for doctrine,
*for reproof,
*for correction,
*for instruction in righteousness:
17 THAT the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS.
-2 Timothy 3
The reason for our good works, whether keeping Sabbath, being baptised, or abstaining from evils, are not about earning salvation, but are to bring us closer to being like Christ, and by extension, to be like the character of the Father, who said, "Be holy for I am holy." And yes, we are encouraged to this goal in life, as Peter reiterated:
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
-1 Peter 1
Just because we're not saved by our own works of righteousness and holiness does not mean we are to throw our hands up and forsake striving for these things in our life. It is by this that we walk in a living, not dead, faith.
Faith without works is a dead faith. Not saying one isn't saved because they have dead faith - that judgment is Gods.
The main verses for salvation being through faith alone, Ephesians 2.8-9, need to be read through v10. Salvation is established by grace through faith, but there is a purpose for it other than simply saving you. Read v10 as well:
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 FOR we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus UNTO GOOD WORKS, which God hath before ordained THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.
-Ephesians 2
Is Paul contradicting himself here? And this comes about by studying the Scriptures, of which Paul also said:
15 . . . thou hast known the holy scriptures, WHICH ARE able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, AND IS PROFITABLE
*for doctrine,
*for reproof,
*for correction,
*for instruction in righteousness:
17 THAT the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS.
-2 Timothy 3
The reason for our good works, whether keeping Sabbath, being baptised, or abstaining from evils, are not about earning salvation, but are to bring us closer to being like Christ, and by extension, to be like the character of the Father, who said, "Be holy for I am holy." And yes, we are encouraged to this goal in life, as Peter reiterated:
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
-1 Peter 1
Just because we're not saved by our own works of righteousness and holiness does not mean we are to throw our hands up and forsake striving for these things in our life. It is by this that we walk in a living, not dead, faith.
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