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In Hebrews 6:1 and 9:14, Paul is referring to the rituals of the Mosaic Law. These practices can not save a person. Our placing our faith in what has already served its purpose and has now passed on - primarily now a guide to a Christian -is not what we Christians are to do. For the Christian is now a 'new creature' having their minds changed/in-tuned with Christ's mind. The Law is good (1 Timothy 1:8) but is weak because we are weak and have a sinful nature (propensity or predisposition to sin as Romans 8:3 reflects). In effect then, the message for eternal life is not lifeless works that cannot save anyone, but faith directed towards God.
James approaches this question from the other angle in James 2. We cannot go around saying we do not need to do God's good works (Ephesians 2:9-11) just because we now have faith. These are called 'freeloaders.' We cannot stop good works - the natural offshoot of our new faith - simply because they do not save a person. That would be severing the 'effect' from the 'cause.' Jesus spoke about this in Luke 6:43-44 as a suggested reading.
Lastly, in the eras of the Churh, Christ speaks to the Church at Sardi as the 'Dead Church' in Revelation 3:1-3.
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Where in the Bible are verses that say 'deeds and faith can save you'?
James 2:18 - But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works."James 2:24 - You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.James 2:26 - For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.[Quotes from NKJV]
Does the Bible say babtism for the dead?
No the bible does not mention it.
Who does the the bible say should bury the dead?
let the dead bury the dead
What are the two dimensions of Catholic Faith?
This question could be taken in many ways, but I think the most important thing to realize about Christianity is the necessity of faith AND works. As the Bible tells us that faith without works is a dead faith which will not save us. And that all the great figures of the Bible were saved by their works. Read the letter of St. James, and the letter to the Hebrews.
Where can you find the Bible verse And the sea shall give up her dead?
Revelation 20:13New King James Version (NKJV) 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works.
Where does the saying the quick or the dead come from?
The phrase comes from the King James Bible 1 Peter 4:5 "..to judge the quick and the dead". The Bible meant the living and the dead, not the speedy and the dead.
Why were the dead sea scrolls important for bible students?
The Dead Sea scrolls are the oldest known artifact that parts of the Bible have been written on. As a bible student, studying the Bible this would be very important.
How many times are works mentioned in the bible?
The word "works" is in the King James Version of the Bible 237 times. It is in 224 verses.
Were any persons raised from the dead not spoken of in the bible?
The Bible is the only source of our knowledge of the actions of Jesus. So, if any people were raised from the dead but not mentioned in the Bible, then we don't know of them.
What is neocromancy?
speaking to the dead or summoning the dead. This is against the Bible and is aligned with witchcraft.
How old is Mary from the Bible?
She's dead. In fact, all 5 are dead.
What does the Bible say about showing your good works or hiding it?
The bible says you must show your good works so all can glorify god.
