[aMorePerfectUnion]

Cronos... Luther distinguished that salvation comes entirely through the substitutionary death of Christ by God’s grace and apart from any human contribution of works, ritual etc., on our own part. Works will follow saving faith as the new life of Christ flows through our spirit.

While that may be taught in orthodox churches everywhere, I’ve come to realize that every church contains those who have entrusted themselves to Christ alone - and not their own works, and those who go through the motions of church, festivals, fasting, works etc., but sadly do not have saving faith. In many churches, the simplicity of the Gospel of Grace is obscured by the rituals, traditions and works that are taught. Many do not come to saving faith.

Blessings,
ampu

[Cronos]

salvation comes entirely through the substitutionary death of Christ by God’s grace and apart from any human contribution of works, ritual etc., on our own part.

And that is orthodox belief.

The simplicity yes, but as I said, even the simplicity of this has led to discussions -- "what if someone falls?" or "what of those who cannot (infants, mentally ill etc.)"