faith + works

  1. Bible Highlighter

    The Two Sides of the Coin of Faith

    The Two Sides of the Coin of Faith: The 1st Side of the Coin of Faith: Faith starts off as a belief or trust in Jesus Christ as one's Savior (John 3:16). We are first saved by God's grace through faith without the deeds of the law or works ALONE (Ephesians 2:8-9). We are saved initially and...
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    Is there a difference between being saved and born again?

    Is being saved when you first put your faith in Jesus? Is born again if the Holy Spirit enters you and you feel different? Should you feel different if you’ve been saved? And once you’re saved does it matter what you do afterwards? Some people say it doesn’t but some people say it does (faith...
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    "I never knew you'

    Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’...
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    Revelation About the Book of James

    The book of James confused me a lot. Everywhere in scripture it says we are saved by faith alone, not works, so I got confused about James 2. I saw some preachers twisting scripture in a way that still did not make sense... Saying things like being saved from man and stuff like that. So I...
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    Trying to figure out my error so I can repent

    My conscience has gotten weaker for awhile, convictions seem gone, and even though I had no desire for the world, Its gaining back its appeal, and following God has sometimes seemed to almost become a burden. I am not currently living in full blown known sin, but I'm trying to figure out where I...
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    How Do you Define Sola Fide (Faith Alone) and is it Biblical?

    I believe Sola Fide (Faith Alone, or Justification by Faith Alone without works) only is accurate to say when we first come to the Faith. It is also accurate in the sense that is the foundation upon which we build, as well (For if a believer stumbles into a sin, they have God's grace not as a...