And as I said, the proof that someone is a Christian is that they start to do good. But it is not necessary. The Bible has to be interpreted as a whole, and the more specific verses determine the meaining of the less specific verses.
Otherwise, the interppretation resembles that of US judges who use the commerce clause to overrule every clause limited the federal goverminment.
I consider that the verses specifically stating that we are saved by faith, not works to be the more specific. Perhaps I am wrong and will have to answer to God one day. But perhaps you should consider if you are wrong, and have to do the same.
Nonsense, our Lord made it very clear that it is absolutely necessary. In fact, NOWHERE in the Bible does it suggest that it is not necessary. The words "justified" and "saved" ARE NOT synonymous.
The Bible has to be interpreted as a whole, and the more specific verses determine the meaining of the less specific verses.
Yes, and that is why our Lord left His Church to interpret the Bible.
Otherwise, the interppretation resembles that of US judges who use the commerce clause to overrule every clause limited the federal goverminment.
You mean like the fact that the heresy known as "sola scriptura" has been causing groups to splinter almost from day one?
I consider that the verses specifically stating that we are saved by faith, not works to be the more specific.
It's faith AND works, not one or the other.
But perhaps you should consider if you are wrong, and have to do the same.
Thankfully, I have the Church and not my own fallible interpretations.