To: Roman_War_Criminal
Yes, those who believe St. James “Faith without works is dead”, and St. Paul who was “working out my salvation in fear and trembling”, understand that stating your belief in Christ and His resurrection, does not excuse you from living out that belief.
34 posted on
05/17/2016 12:48:44 PM PDT by
G Larry
(ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS impose SLAVE WAGES on LEGAL Immigrants.)
To: G Larry
I addressed James 2:24 in post #28.
Regarding Philippians 2:12, notice Paul's very careful use of language: he does not say "work for your salvation", he says "work out your salvation." The Greek work is κατεργάζεσθε and it means "work out." In other words:
"Work out of a position of..."
NOT
"Work for something to be obtained..."
To: G Larry
I agree with both James and Paul.
Our salvation is by grace thru faith alone. Through that faith, we will begin to have a heart longing for God/Christ and in turn produce those “works” that help the Kingdom.
41 posted on
05/17/2016 12:59:08 PM PDT by
Roman_War_Criminal
(God is a racist! Get over it snowflakes. Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Romans 9:13-15)
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