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Faith Alone? Why Salvation Requires More than Just Faith

This article explores the doctrine of salvation by faith alone and argues against it, providing biblical evidence that other conditions such as repentance and baptism are required. It also discusses the serious consequences of believing in salvation by faith alone and emphasizes the importance of obedience and good works in the process of salvation.

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Faith Alone? Why Salvation Requires More than Just Faith

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  1. Faith Only Why? Why we believe one is not saved by faith only

  2. The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone • Several religious groups believe and teach that one is saved by faith alone without any other conditions. • Some would consistently believe “faith only” • Others say “faith only” but still believe repentance is essential.

  3. The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone

  4. The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone "Wherefore, that we are justified by faith, only, is a most wholesome doctrine and very full of comfort" – The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 1972 Edition, p. 55.

  5. The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone Those Who Believe This Contend: Passages that say one is saved by faith means faith alone (i.e. Rom. 5:1) If one is not saved by faith alone – then salvation is by works (i.e. Eph. 2:8-9)

  6. Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only

  7. I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only James 2:24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. If by Faith Only Saved by A Dead Faith James 2:17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

  8. Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost

  9. II. Some Believers Are Still Lost • The devils / demons (Jas. 2:19) • Children of the Devil (John 8:31, 44) • Those who would not confess (John 12:42) If one is saved by faith alone all of these would be saved!

  10. Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions

  11. III. Bible Requires Other Conditions Repentance (Acts 2:38; 11:18; 17:30-31) Baptism (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38) If God requires anything more than faith, salvation is not by faith alone!

  12. Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences

  13. IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences If One is Saved by Faith Only Then: • Repentance is not essential (yet many think it is) • Praying for salvation is not essential (yet many think it is) • Obedience is not essential • Matt. 7:21 • Heb. 5:8-9 • 1 Pet. 1:22

  14. Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience

  15. V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- • 1 Jno. 5:1 – believe is born of God • Rom. 5:1 – justified by faith • Acts 11:18 – repentance unto life • Jno. 5:25 – hear will live

  16. V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- Faith / Belief Stands for Obedience

  17. V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience Num 20:11-12 11 Then Moses lifted his hand and struck the rock twice with his rod; and water came out abundantly, and the congregation and their animals drank. 12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them." Moses Disobeyed

  18. “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?” (Rom. 10:16) Obey = Believe

  19. V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience Common Figure of Speech - A part stands for the whole- Faith / Belief Stands for Obedience Salvation By Faith – Includes Baptism

  20. Gal. 3:26-27 You Are: Children of God by faith FOR Have Been: baptized Case of Cornelius “believe” will receive remission of sins (Acts 10:43) “Repentance” unto Life (Acts 11:18)

  21. Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience VI. We Are Saved By Works

  22. VI. We Are Saved By Works • Saved by Works • Acts 2:40; 10:35 • Phil. 2:12 • Jas. 2:24 • Not Saved by Works • Rom. 3:28 • Eph. 2:9 • Gal. 2:16

  23. VI. We Are Saved By Works • Saved by Works • Not Saved by Works • Different Kinds of Works • Of man’s righteousness (Eph. 2:9; Tit. 3:5) • Of law of Moses (Rom. 3:28; Gal. 2:16) • Of faith (1 Thess. 1:3) • Good works (Eph. 2:10; Tit. 2:14) • Of God (John 6:28-29) • Of God’s righteousness (Acts 10:35)

  24. VI. We Are Saved By Works • Saved by Works • Not Saved by Works • Different Kinds of Works • Not Saved by: • Works of law (Rom. 3:28; Gal. 2:16) • Man’s righteousness (Tit. 3:5; Eph. 2:9) • Dead works (Heb. 6:1; 9:14)

  25. VI. We Are Saved By Works • Saved by Works • Not Saved by Works • Different Kinds of Works • Not Saved by: • Are Saved by: • Works of God (John 6:28-29) • Works of God’s righteousness (Acts 10:35) • Good works (Eph. 2:10; Tit. 2:14) • Works of faith (1 Thess. 1:3)

  26. Faith Only Why we believe one is not saved by faith only I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only II. Some Believers Are Still Lost III. Bible Requires Other Conditions IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience VI. We Are Saved By Works

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