Category Archives: Faith That Works

Faith that Works: On Why the Lazy Make Us Mad

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Before we answer further why Christians work even though they’re saved by faith in Jesus and not works — even those who do not work, we have to consider why, oh why, we care. Why do we care that a Christian is … Continue reading →

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Faith that Works: On the Meaning of “Does Not Work”

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jay F Guin

(Rom 4:5 ESV) And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, Does this mean that Christians aren’t expected to do good works? The verse sure seems to be saying … Continue reading →

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Faith That Works: On the Meaning of “Justification”

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Jay F Guin

As shown by the preceding post, “works” refers to far more than works of the Law of Moses — indeed, to anything that is claimed to be a path to justification other than faith in Jesus. Therefore, passages such as Galatians 2:16 do … Continue reading →

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Faith That Works: On the Meaning of “Works”

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Just a couple of thoughts from a couple of comments from several days ago. Skip wrote, In scripture, our salvation lies in whom we believe not in what we do.   Deeds are not meritorious.  Faith is the focus.   Deeds are a … Continue reading →

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