It is not the number of people who subscribe to a teaching- Truth is found on the basis of whether or not it harmonizes & is authorized by the Word of God!

When it comes to the doctrine of salvation! Many determined to enter by the “broad way” Matthew 7:13,14 Matthew 15:8,9

Myth #2 “I can be Saved Without Water Baptism.” 7 about SALVATION

Myth #3 “I am Saved by Grace Alone.” This doctrine Does Not harmonize with the Word of God The Position: Sola Gratia (grace alone) “men & women are sinful by nature… God who saves by grace alone…God who acts first…” [Kim Riddlebarger]

Myth #3 “I am Saved by Grace Alone.” “Hallmark & glory of Protestant theology is its commitment to sola gratia, or the assertion that we are saved by grace alone… entirely by the grace of God alone…” [Sam Hughey] Closely associated with our next Myth, “I am saved by faith alone.”

Myth #3 “I am Saved by Grace Alone.” Under “grace alone” & “faith alone” shocking amount of diversity We will consider the basic premise with an eye toward what the Bible has to say about this doctrine 2 Timothy 3:16,17

General Reproofs: IF we are saved by “grace alone,” what about FAITH? Ephesians 2:8,9 “… by grace you have been saved through faith” We are saved by grace through faith – Romans 3:21-26 “through faith in Jesus Christ… justified freely by His grace… propitiation by His blood, through faith”

General Reproofs: IF we are saved by “grace alone,” why are not all men saved? Titus 2:11-15 All men will not Choose salvation 1 Timothy 2:3,4; Acts 13:46; Romans 10:14-17 1 Peter 4:17 2 Thessalonians 1:8

General Reproofs: If we are saved by “grace alone,” why did Paul & Silas answer the Jailor the way they did? Acts 16:30-34 “What must I do to be saved?” IF by “grace alone,” answer should have been – “Nothing. The Lord has already done everything.” “Sinners Prayer – unnecessary! “Accepting Jesus” – not matter! “Believe Saved” – have no bearing!

General Reproofs: Instead, they were guided by the Holy Spirit to tell him to believe, repent & be baptized as with so many other examples in Acts. Romans 6:4-6 IF saved by “grace alone,” how is it that men can fall from grace & need restoration through others reproving them? Galatians 5:4 James 5:19,20 One can be SAVED, FALL FROM GRACE, be CONVERTED else suffer SPIRITUAL DEATH

Case Studies Noah – Genesis 6:8 Found grace! HOW were Noah & his household saved? BY FAITH – followed plan God gave them- Hebrews 11:7 1 Peter 3:18-22 “ark prepared, in which .. eight souls, were saved”

Case Studies Abraham – Romans 4:1-4 “believed God, accounted to him for righteousness” Abuse of text to suggest this implies “grace only” Works of Law of Moses – not all works Hebrews 11:8,9,17-19 Romans 11:1-6

Case Studies Apostle Paul – 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Abuse of text to suggest this implies “grace only” Works of Law of Moses – not all works - Hebrews 11:8,9,17-19 Romans 11:1-6 Grace given “before time began” “not according to our works” Must respond to Christ in Faith in order to be saved