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

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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.

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The Doctrine of Salvation by Faith Alone

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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.

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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)

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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith Only

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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

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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still Lost

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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!

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I. Bible Says It Not By Faith OnlyII. Some Believers Are Still LostIII. Bible Requires Other Conditions

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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!

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who

has believed our report?”(Rom. 10:16)

Obey = Believe

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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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