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Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
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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.
The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone
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.
The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone
Those Who Believe This Contend:
Passages that say one is saved by faithmeans faith alone (i.e. Rom. 5:1)
If one is not saved by faith alone – thensalvation is by works (i.e. Eph. 2:8-9)
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only
I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only
James 2:24You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
James 2:17Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works,
is dead.
James 2:26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith
without works is dead also.
If by Faith OnlySaved by
A Dead Faith
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still Lost
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 aloneall of these would be saved!
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still LostIII. Bible Requires Other Conditions
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,If God requires anything more than faith,salvation is not by faith alone! salvation is not by faith alone!
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still LostIII. Bible Requires Other ConditionsIV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences
IV. This Doctrine Has Serious Consequences
• 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
If One is Saved by Faith Only Then:
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still LostIII. Bible Requires Other ConditionsIV. This Doctrine Has Serious ConsequencesV. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience
V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience
Common Figure of SpeechCommon Figure of Speech- A part stands for the whole- - 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
V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience
Common Figure of SpeechCommon Figure of Speech- A part stands for the whole- - A part stands for the whole-
Faith / BeliefFaith / BeliefStands for Obedience Stands for Obedience
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
Moses Disobeyed
“But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who
has believed our report?”(Rom. 10:16)
Obey = Believe
V. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of Obedience
Common Figure of SpeechCommon Figure of Speech- A part stands for the whole- - A part stands for the whole-
Faith / BeliefFaith / BeliefStands for Obedience Stands for Obedience
Salvation By Faith – Includes Baptism Salvation By Faith – Includes Baptism
Case of Cornelius
“believe” will receiveremission of sins
(Acts 10:43)
“Repentance” untoLife
(Acts 11:18)
Gal. 3:26-27
You Are: Childrenof God by faith
FOR
Have Been: baptized
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still LostIII. Bible Requires Other ConditionsIV. This Doctrine Has Serious ConsequencesV. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of ObedienceVI. We Are Saved By Works
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
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)
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)
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)
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
Why we believe one is notWhy we believe one is notsaved by faith onlysaved by faith only
FaithFaithOnlyOnly
I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still LostIII. Bible Requires Other ConditionsIV. This Doctrine Has Serious ConsequencesV. “Faith” Includes Other Acts of ObedienceVI. We Are Saved By Works