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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Dead or Genuine?

    Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 8:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (ESV). Dead Faith (vv. 14-17) What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save...
  2. Tangible

    Is Obedience Necessary for the Christian?

    If we are not saved through our good works, then what role do good works play in the Christian life? What exactly are the good works God has created us in Christ to do, and what is their purpose? In this excellent, short video, Dr. Scott Keith answers the question "Is Obedience Necessary for...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Faith and Works

    Saturday, February 18, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Saved, Saved.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (ESV). What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is...
  4. Alithis

    Discussion how do you know you've been saved by grace ..

    you will note i did not put a question mark on the end of the thread title ..its not a question from me or for me . but some certainly need to ask it of themselves . the answer is in the verse following the one about being saved by grace . that favorite one people love to quote and yet seldom...
  5. brotherbeedo15

    Obedience to God

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, I always use Romans 3:28 to assert my belief that no Christian can or ever will be justified before God by the works of the law (good works, etc.). Although I truly believe I am saved by the blood of Christ and not by works...
  6. believeume

    "Work out your own salvation"

    Is salvation in your hands? What are you supposed to work out? And Why do so many Christians try to work out other peoples salvation for them?
  7. Christsfreeservant

    No Works?

    Friday, August 12, 2016, 4:55 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 2:14-26 (NASB). Dead Faith (vv. 14-17) What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If a...
  8. Lords Man

    Grace pure grace!

    “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” (Ephesians 2:8-9) The grace of God, the ‘loving-kindness’ of God, the ‘favor’ of God, is never to be understood as something that is manifest among men based on...
  9. jimmyjimmy

    Grace + Works is Dead

    We all know that faith without works is dead, but judging by many posts I've seen in this forum, it's clear many don't realize that grace + works is dead as well. Adding any works to grace ca. It can't save. "Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due." (Romans...