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To: ealgeone
IF it is not by faith alone, but by faith plus works, you have to ask the following questions:

What works do you have to do?

Both Jesus and St. Paul are abundantly clear on the things we must do and must avoid to inherit the kingdom of God. St. Paul even provides lists of them, most prominently in Galatians.

How many do you have to do?

God doesn't give us numbers or amounts, so we don't have to worry about it. It is not our concern.

Salvation now becomes incumbent upon your actions and not the one time sacrifice of Christ on the cross.

That is a false dichotomy. It is not either or, it is both and, as Scripture abundantly makes clear.

23 posted on 09/11/2019 11:44:48 AM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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To: fidelis

I’m satisfied that it cannot be shown that “faith alone” can be found in the Bible (except in James 2:24 where it says we are NOT saved by faith alone). Thanks for your replies everyone.


24 posted on 09/11/2019 11:49:23 AM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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