2007-10-22 12:16:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It does not say that but it does say in James 2:24 that we are saved by works and not by faith only.
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2007-10-22 12:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
Many Christians seem to know only one verse in the Bible..
Ephesians 2:8-10
They forget all the other wonderful verses about love and kindness.
Nowhere in the New Testament did Jesus say that Faith alone can save us. NOWHERE.
I know many very mean Christians who won't give a nickel to a starving beggar but hope to be taken to the kingdom of God. You must be joking.
Christianity is a very practical subject. Love God, Love each other. Would someone say AMEN?????
2007-10-22 12:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't exactly say that. I think you are confusing two different verses.
Ephesians 2:8-9 says:
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.
This is saying that by faith you are saved and not by any good deed you may do.
James 2:24 says
24Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
You would have to read the whole chapter to get better understanding of this verse. It is not talking about salvation. It is talking about they way you should live as a saved person. If you have faith that God will do something, your actions should reflect that. The chapter used Abraham as an example.
2007-10-25 17:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by LadyPerk 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It does not say that anywhere in the Bible.
James 2:24 says NOT by faith alone
2007-10-22 12:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by James O 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't.
The only place where the words "faith alone" are found are in James.....where the phrase is "NOT by faith alone."
James 2:24 You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. (NIV)
2007-10-22 12:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by MaH 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Hi, there is nowhere in the Bible that says "Faith alone" will save you. In fact, in the book of James, I believe its the 2nd chapter it says that "Faith" is dead if its alone.
Simplified, without "Faith" it is impossible to please God. Heb 11.6. You need "Faith" to come to Him. Heb 11.6.
"Faith" gives you access to Grace. And, it is Grace that saves you. Eph 2.8 and Rom 5.1-2.
I hope this helps you. God bless you.
2007-10-22 12:25:29 · answer #6 · answered by blaqcat2nv 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Ephesians example is correct.
Please notice that the verse in James does NOT use the word salvation, but justified. Completely different things.
2007-10-22 12:27:24 · answer #7 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Faith is lonely as it has not the mind to support it.
2007-10-22 12:25:20 · answer #8 · answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean it's not in the bible? What bible are you people reading? There are many references.
Mark 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
John 3:18, 36
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already .... He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Acts 16:30-31
Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 1:16-17
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God salvation to every one that believeth.... As it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Romans 3:20
By the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight.
Romans 3:28
A man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Romans 4:2
For if Abraham were justified by works he hath whereof to glory?
Romans 4:13
For the promise ... was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:9
If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Galatians 2:16
A man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:11-12
The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith.
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.
Titus 3:5
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
2007-10-22 12:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
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2007-10-22 12:26:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋