[G Larry]

The discussion is NOT Faith “OR” Works!

It is Faith AND Works!

For Faith WITHOUT Works is Dead!

The reason “works” are downplayed elsewhere in Scripture is so the Jews would understand that by merely following Jewish Law, they are not saved by virtue of that behavior.

[ealgeone]

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; NOT AS A RESULT OF WORKS, so that no one may boast.

[ealgeone]

If it’s about works....then how many/much do we have to do?

How do you know if you’ve done enough??

Is there a record we keep?

What if I haven’t done enough works? Does this lessen my faith? Or negate it in any way?

In Hebrews hall of fame we read it is by faith regarding those individuals.

[CynicalBear]

>> For Faith WITHOUT Works is Dead!<<

“Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” John 6:28-29

[Elsie]

The reason “works” are downplayed elsewhere in Scripture is so the Jews would understand that by merely following Jewish Law, they are not saved by virtue of that behavior.

The reason “works” are UPplayed in Catholicism, is so the unlearned would think that by ONLY following RCC teachings, they will be saved by virtue of that behavior.