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According to The Bible, works are absolutely necessary for salvation, without them faith is dead. See Ezekiel 33:12-19; James 2:14; James 2:17-18; James 2:20; James 2:22; James 2:24; James 2:26. In addition, final judgment (as to whether you are saved and go to heaven or damned to hell) is *always* associated with works: see Matthew 5:22; Matthew 7:16-27, Matthew 10:22; Matthew 16:27; Matthew 18:8-9; Matthew 25:14-30; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 3:9; Luke 14:13-14; Luke 21:34-36; John 5:26-29; Romans 1:18; Romans 2:5-13; 1 Corinthians 3:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Thessolonians 3:12-13, 1 Thessolonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-12; Hebrews 6:7-8; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 Peter 4:13; 2 Peter 3:10-14; Jude 6-16; Jude 20-21; Revelation 2:5; Revelation 2:23; Revelation 20:11-13; Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:12.

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According to John Calvin what effect did good works have on a Christians chances for salvation?

In opposition to all the Bible verses that say otherwise, John Calvin did not believe in what Calvinists call a "works salvation". In other words, you don't need to do anything other than believe. Of course, he doesn't explain why Satan is not in heaven, as Satan certainly believed in God, along with all the other fallen angels.


Are you saved by grace or works?

There is no such thing as salvation by works, only salvation through grace.


What is the bema seat of Christ?

Bema is the Greek word for "judgement" where Jesus judges Christians for their good works after their salvation. Works do NOT get anyone to Heaven, they are rewarded for the life they live by the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 5:10).


Why did God use a reward system given to those Christians after their resurrection for doing good deeds and works on earth?

God uses a reward system given to Christians after their resurrection for doing good deeds and works on earth is to encourage Christians on Earth. The Christians will take the jewels they receive and place them at he feet of God.


What beliefs do some people hold that conflict with Catholic Faith and moral principles?

Do you mean Roman Catholic? If so many Christians believe that salvation is brought about by faith alone in Christ alone, without works.


What british monk promoted salvation by works?

Pelagius


What was not a conclusion of the Council of Trent Praying to saints and the virgin Mary should be discouraged or salvation comes from a combination of faith and good works?

Praying to saints and the Blessed Virgin was most definitely NOT discouraged at the Council of Trent. Salvation comes exclusively from Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, but to attain this salvation one must needs have works as the Bible plainly states. But no Church Council ever taught that salvation is won by good works, salvation only comes through the good works of Our Blessed Lord on the cross for our salvation - we do not "earn" salvation by working for it, even though without works, we are most probably damned.


Why do some Christians keep on sinning?

Every single human makes a mistake. It is impossible to live a life without sin even if you don't do anything. Christians are no exception to this. This is why Christ died. We are born in sinful flesh and the sinful flesh mostly wants to sin and our spirit wants to do good. But as Paul said in Galatians 5:17 "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would"


What is Christanity based on?

For Catholic Christians,salvation can be attained through faith and good works However, many non-Catholics believed that faith alone is the basis of salvation and not good works as a means to a reward. However, as cited in the Letter of James, good works should be also necessary, but not a means to a reward, but as a natural response to God's love given to us in Jesus Christ.


Unitarians endorsed the concept of?

Salvation through good works


What denominations believe in salvation by works as a key tenet of their faith?

Some denominations that believe in salvation by works as a key tenet of their faith include the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.


Why does Martin Luther believe that the Roman Catholic Church distorts the role of good works in Christian life?

Martin Luther believed the Roman Catholic Church distorts the role of good works in Christian life because he believes the doctrine of salvation by faith. That the work of Christ on the Cross is the salvation. Then one will want to do good works. Catholics believed the good works bring salvation.