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Ephesians 2:8-10 “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. (10) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

Why We Believe That A Person Is Not Saved By Faith Only. Salvation? Why? Why We Believe That A Person Is Not Saved By Faith Only.

The Doctrine Of Salvation By Faith Alone Several religious groups believe and teach that one is saved by faith alone without any other conditions. Some do consistently believe and teach “faith only” While others say “faith only” they believe repentance is essential too

The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone

The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone "Wherefore, that we are justified by faith only, is a most wholesome doctrine and very full of comfort" The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church,1972 Edition,p.55

Those Who Believe This Contend: The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone Those Who Believe This Contend: Passages that say one is saved “by faith” means faith alone (i.e. Romans 5:1) If one is not saved by faith alone – then salvation is by works (i.e. Ephesians 2:8,9)

Why we believe one is not Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Is Not By Faith Only

“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” I. Bible Says It Is Not By Faith Only James 2:24 “You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.” If By “Faith Only” Saved By A Dead Faith James 2:17 “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” James 2:26 “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”

Why we believe one is not Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only. I. Bible Says It Is Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost

II. Some Believers Are Still Lost The devils / demons James 2:19 “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.”

II. Some Believers Are Still Lost Children of the Devil John 8:31 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; (44) Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

Those who would not confess II. Some Believers Are Still Lost Those who would not confess John 12:42 “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:”

If one is saved by faith alone all of these would be saved! II. Some Believers Are Still Lost The devils / demons (James 2:19) Children of the Devil (John 8:31, 44) Those who would not confess (John 12:42) If one is saved by faith alone all of these would be saved!

Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions

III. Bible Requires Other Conditions Repentance (Acts 2:38; 11:18; 17:30,31)

III. Bible Requires Other Conditions Confession (Acts 8:37; Romans 10:9,10)

III. Bible Requires Other Conditions Baptism (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38)

III. Bible Requires Other Conditions Repentance (Acts 2:38; 11:18; 17:30-31) Confession (Acts 8:37; Romans 10:9,10) Baptism (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38) If God requires anything more than faith, salvation is not by faith alone!

Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences

If One Is Saved By Faith Only Then: IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences If One Is Saved By Faith Only Then: Repentance is not essential (yet many think it is) Praying for salvation is not essential (yet many think it is) Obedience is not essential Matthew 7:21 Hebrews 5:8-9 I Peter 1:22

Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience

SYNEC'DOCHE - Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience SYNEC'DOCHE - Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole I John 5:1 – believe is born of God Romans 5:1 – justified by faith Acts 11:18 – repentance unto life John 5:25 – hear will live

V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- Faith / Belief Stands for Obedience

Numbers 20:11-12 V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience 11 Then Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly, and the congregation and their animals drank. 12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them." Moses Disobeyed

“But they have not all obeyed the gospel “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?” (Romans 10:16) Obey = Believe

V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience Faith / Belief Stands for Obedience Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- Salvation By Faith – Includes Baptism

“believe” will receive Case of Cornelius “believe” will receive remission of sins (Acts 10:43) “Repentance” unto Life (Acts 11:18) Galatians 3:26-27 You Are: Children of God by faith FOR Have Been: baptized

Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience VI. We Are Saved By Works

VI. We Are Saved By Works Saved by Works Not Saved by Works Acts 2:40; 10:35 Philippians 2:12 James 2:24 Not Saved by Works Romans 3:28 Ephesians 2:9 Galatians 2:16

VI. We Are Saved By Works Saved by Works Not Saved by Works Different Kinds of Works Of man’s righteousness(Eph.2:9;Titus 3:5) Of law of Moses (Romans 3:28; Gal. 2:16) Of faith (I Thessalonians 1:3) Good works (Ephesians 2:10; Titus 2:14) Required by God (John 6:28,29) Of God’s righteousness (Acts 10:35)

VI. We Are Saved By Works Saved by Works Not Saved by Works Different Kinds of Works Not Saved by: Works of law (Romans 3:28; Galatians 2:16) Man’s righteousness (Titus 3:5; Eph. 2:9) Dead works (Hebrews 6:1; 9:14)

VI. We Are Saved By Works Saved by Works Not Saved by Works Different Kinds of Works Not Saved by: Are Saved by: Works of God (John 6:28,29) Works of God’s righteousness (Acts 10:35) Good works (Eph. 2:10; Titus 2:14) Works of faith (I Thessalonians 1:3)

Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience VI. We Are Saved By Works

God’s Simple Plan HEAR (Rom. 10:17) BELIEVE (John 8:24) REPENT (Luke 13:3) CONFESS (Rom. 10:9-10) BAPTIZED (Gal. 3:27) ADDED TO THE CHURCH (Acts 2:41)