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You mistakenly separate works from faith. In reality, both are one and the same. We do good works because Christ did good works and told us to do good works; and we have faith in Christ. We do what he says because we have faith in him. He says to do good works, so we do. Amongst other things of course, but it is one of the most important things to do.
You mistakenly separate works from faith. In reality, both are one and the same. We do good works because Christ did good works and told us to do good works; and we have faith in Christ. We do what he says because we have faith in him. He says to do good works, so we do. Amongst other things of course, but it is one of the most important things to do.
False. Salvation is by faith alone. And once saved, always saved. God will punish us for our sins in this life, if you are saved Christian. If you are a Orthodox/Catholic/Hindu/Muslim you will end up in Hell for believing in a false gospel.
Ephesians 2:8-9 King James Version
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Matthew 7:22 - 23
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
You're not defining what faith looks like. Simply believing isn't faith, for the demons believe too, and they tremble. Faith is believing, but also obedience. One of the things he tells us to do is good works, so we do those, but what do good works look like? Evangelizing is one such good work. Feeding the poor is another. Ultimately, it is to live a Christ like life. To do as he would do. Those are good works. It is why the rich man was cast into the pit of fire, for he did nothing to help those in need; and in the parable, specifically Lazarus. The rich man believed in God and didn't do anything wrong in his life, but he didn't do anything good either. Being good requires doing. It requires action. Just as being bad requires action. If one doesn't do anything, you are neither bad, nor good. You are neutral, and in the end only the good make it into the kingdom.
So you're telling me that you 100% obey the commandments of Jesus everyday and never sin? You just condemned yourself.
Romans 3:23
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 3:10
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Romans 3:20 - 22
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
John 6:37 King James Version
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
You cannot buy your way into Heaven. If you trust in your own works and deeds, you are trusting in yourself. Jesus paid the debt for all of our sins in the past, present and future.
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