Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Faith without actions is dead

Faith without actions is dead. Many of the Christian churches today differ in belief about salvation. Like as I’ve been led to believe before that salvation can only be received by faith in Jesus alone, so no one could boast. This is true in some point because what the book of Ephesians 2:8-9 is saying that not by our actions alone that we are saved, for we are saved by the grace of God-a gift given to us because of the power of Jesus’ resurrection if we put our trust in Him. But, is faith enough to save us? After reading James 2:17-26, I’ve realized that faith alone cannot save us because it needs evidence to prove our faith in Him. To further explain this concept, I must use the justice system that we have regarding trials in the courtroom. For example, a man was accused of murder, and he is on trial. In order for that man to be acquitted or ‘saved’ in this matter, the court must prove his innocence by showing of evidence that will convinced the jury that he is not guilty of murder. Evidence, my good people, is what James is talking about actions. Actions will prove that you really do have faith, and without ‘evidence,’ then your faith couldn’t save you. As in the courtroom, the jury will simply decide on what evidence has been brought up to clear the accused man. Therefore, faith alone cannot save you; actions alone cannot save you, but faith + actions=salvation.

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