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No. Remember this rule while reading anything about salvation. If it tells you you must do something, It is the unattainable law of God. In other words in John 3-16 it clearly states you must do something toward your salvation. But in John 6-44 it clearly teach you can't do anything. Since The Bible is the complete word of God it cannot contradict. There for John 3-16 is not possible until God draws us to Him then as a response to John 6-44 will we, by the grace of God only be able to fulfill John 3-16 . Work out your salvation with fear and trembling. Read your bibles there is but a very short time left.
AnswerNo.James clearly teaches that good works are 'necessary' for salvation. But they are not the prerequisite in themselves.
There are some groups who believe that if we do good works then somehow we 'earn' our place in heaven. This is wrong as salvation comes through faith alone as explained clearly by Paul in his letter to the Romans.
The key to all this is he reason that we should do 'good works'. If we do them for a reward in heaven, or for what we, ourselves, get out of it, then this is wrong as it contradicts Paul's teaching.
However, we should do good for others but as a response to God's unconditional love for us. We know that God loves us unconditionally and therefore as a response to that love we are called to love one another. The natural response to that love is 'good works' to others, but not for our own gain but freely as a response to God's love for us.
What else can I help you with?
What is the name for counterfeit church groups which teach salvation by works rather than salvation by grace through faith?
Counterfeit church groups that teach salvation by works rather than salvation by grace through faith are often referred to as "legalistic" or "works-based" religious movements. These groups may emphasize adherence to rules and rituals as a means of attaining salvation, diverging from the core Christian belief that salvation is a gift from God received through faith in Jesus Christ. Terms like "cults" or "heretical sects" may also be used to describe such groups, depending on their teachings and practices.
Are you saved by grace or works?
There is no such thing as salvation by works, only salvation through grace.
What did reformers believe about the christian faith?
In the history of Christianity there have been thousands of reformers and they all believed different things. The "Reformation" was led/caused by Martin Luther and his primary belief was that the Bible passages that teach salvation by grace should be preferred over those Bible passages which teach salvation by works.
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.
Is it true that the Council of Trent addressed the means of salvation?
Whereas Luther preached that man was saved by his faith alone, Catholics teach that it is by faith and good works. We are justified by our faith that Jesus has saved us by his death on the cross but we are saved by our good works. As St. James says in his epistle, "Faith without good works is dead." This is reinforced by Jesus in chapter 25 of the gospel of St. Matthew which describes the final judgement.
How did Jesus teach us hope?
We as Christians have hope after death, as we have salvation.
What are the differences between the teachings of Paul and the teachings of the Church in Jerusalem headed by Jesus' brother James?
We do know that Paul taught that salvation came from faith alone, not from the Jewish law. Paul was clearly much more open to accepting non-Jews into the Church, and insisted that they need not be circumcised or follow Jewish dietary laws.We know little about the teachings of James, although of course modern Christianity assumes that he followed what is now orthodox Christian teachings. It seems that the Jerusalem Church, headed by James, taught that observance of the Old Testament laws was required for salvation. We need to be careful in reading James' Epistle, since this was probably not written by James himself, however it does appear to reflect his views about salvation by works and the Law.
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."
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.
What british monk promoted salvation by works?
Pelagius
Unitarians endorsed the concept of?
Salvation through good works
Based on the readings Albert Barnes and James Henley Thornwell had different views on?
Albert Barnes and James Henley Thornwell had differing views on the relationship between faith and works in the context of salvation. Barnes emphasized the role of faith alone, arguing that salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned through human efforts. In contrast, Thornwell argued for a more synergistic approach, suggesting that genuine faith must produce good works as evidence of true salvation. Their theological disagreements reflect broader debates within 19th-century American Protestantism.
