“The Jewish, RC, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist, Pentecostal magicstericals have all done and do dastardly evil things because the heart of man, of individuals is deceitfully wicked (Jer 17:9).
Historical context can be important in understanding trends etc. etc. etc. Such will not offer a shred of fig-leaf protection before Almighty God.”
So, faith and works leads to salvation?
Not per se in my construction on such things.
There is the Biblical exhortation to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling . . . But I think there needs to be some distinction between
LEGALLY SAVED
vs
SALVATION CONSUMING AND ENCOMPASSING EVERY CELL AND FIBER OF ONE’S BEING.
Legally saved, in my reality, takes place when one accepts Christ as Savior and His Blood as covering for our sins and sinfulness.
SALVATION as a SANCTIFICATION PROCESS is lifelong.