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My interpretation is that whoever said that thinks that faith is useless, unless you use it to actually do something. In other words, don't just believe - do something useful with your faith!
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Do Catholics still believe that faith and good works are eternal salvation?
Yes, Catholics still follow the teachings of Christ that salvation is obtained by faith coupled with good works. As St. James said, "Faith without good works is dead." Also, read Matthew chapter 25.
Was salvation comes from faith and good works a conclusion of the Council of Trent?
Yes, as Jesus preached this continually during his ministry (see Matthew 25) and as James said in is epistle, "Faith without good works is dead."
The Council of Trent declared that faith was not sufficient for justification but must be accompanied by?
As St. James states clearly in his epistle, "Faith without good works is dead."
What is the name given to prayers sacrifices and good work with which you try to make up for your sins?
Faith without works is dead. However you can't make up for your sins with good works. So do good works because your faith leads you to love and care. Salvation from God through Jesus is the only way to be actually forgiven of sins by God because it is the path that God provided.
Is it true that the Council of Trent addressed the means of salvation?
Yes, the Council of Trent addressed the means of salvation by affirming the importance of faith and good works for obtaining salvation. The council emphasized the need for both faith in God's grace and living a righteous life in accordance with His teachings.
Can you have faith without work or deed?
In my interpretation of the Bible, works and deeds are not needed, but they're a good idea.
What was the catholic doctrine on justification by faith defined by the council of Trent and how did it differ from the views of Luther and Calvin?
The Council of Trent affirmed that faith and good works are both necessary for salvation. This differed from the views of Luther and Calvin, who believed in justification by faith alone, without the need for good works. Luther and Calvin emphasized faith as the sole means of salvation, rejecting the idea that good works played a role in justification.
The religion that believes in the idea of justification by faith is?
Christianity. Various denominations within the Kingdom will argue about what it takes, exactly-word for word to be saved. James argues " What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can faith save him?" The answer is no. " As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." When James says a person is not justified by faith alone, he means that a person is not justified by mental assent alone. As such, he says, " Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that and shudder."
Why do Catholics believe that they can receive salvation by their deeds If that is so there was no need for Jesus to die on the cross?
Catholic AnswerCatholics do not believe they can receive salvation by their deeds unless their deeds are informed by Faith. Catholics believe that part of true Faith is doing the works that the Faith, as given by Christ, teaches through His Church and His revelation which is preserved in the written and oral tradition of the Church. Catholics believe Jesus' death is what gives works merit, for unless He made the redemption of mankind, all works would be done in vain. By "works" Catholics understand the seven sacraments and all virtuous actions done for the love of God and neighbor. The following passage from St. James has been given to illustrate an example of the necessity of good works:2:14. What shall it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but hath not works? Shall faith be able to save him?2:15. And if a brother or sister be naked and want daily food:2:16. And one of you say to them: Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; yet give them not those things that are necessary for the body, what shall it profit?2:17. So faith also, if it have not works, is dead in itself.2:18. But some man will say: Thou hast faith, and I have works. Show me thy faith without works; and I will show thee, by works, my faith.2:19. Thou believest that there is one God. Thou dost well: the devils also believe and tremble.2:20. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?2:21. Was not Abraham our father justified by works, offering up Isaac his son upon the altar?2:22. Seest thou that faith did cooperate with his works and by works faith was made perfect?2:23. And the scripture was fulfilled, saying: Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him to justice, and he was called the friend of God.2:24. Do you see that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only?2:25. And in like manner also Rahab the harlot, was not she justified by works, receiving the messengers and sending them out another way?2:26. For even as the body without the spirit is dead: so also faith without works is dead.(Protestant rebuttal moved to discussion page as this is not a debate as per WIKI guidelines)
What does a Christian testimony consist of?
To have a testimony that Christ exists is one of the greatest treasures that man might posses. A Christian Testimony is to have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, to be Baptized in His name and to receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Even when you have all of these it is still not enough, for faith without good works is dead.
What has the author Archibald Cummings written?
Archibald Cummings has written: 'Faith absolutely necessary, but not sufficient to salvation without good works' -- subject(s): Faith, Great Awakening, Salvation
What does James chapter 2 verse 14-18 mean?
This passage emphasizes that faith without deeds is dead. It stresses that true faith should be accompanied by actions to demonstrate its authenticity. In other words, faith should manifest in tangible acts of love and service to others.
