If they are two sides, as you say, they are not equal to each other. But I don't accept that analogy as correct anyway.Faith does = works as the are two side of the same coin.
Yes, but the term Faith Alone (which is where we began, not "What can the word Faith mean?")As I clearly explained in my post, one must define the object of faith in order to make Justifying faith quite clear.
I believe faith is God's gift that follows on the heels of His saving grace (mercy).Do you believe that faith alone justifies an individual as righteous in the sight of God?
*by justification, I mean a legal declaration.
"For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." - Romans 3:28
I believe faith is God's gift that follows on the heels of His saving grace (mercy).
That said, I believe "faith alone" is an intellectual construct, not an ontological fact. Faith is never alone.
Suit yourself...a quarter is a quarter no matter which side of the coin you flip.If they are two sides, as you say, they are not equal to each other. But I don't accept that analogy as correct anyway.
More to the point, it's silly to argue that Faith and Works are the same thing, so I'm out of this debate.
My neighbors and I get along quite well. We help each other and work together in our neighborhood. If I sin against them, I apologize and even make restitution.So do you confess that sin Everyday?
Do you believe that faith alone justifies an individual as righteous in the sight of God?
*by justification, I mean a legal declaration.
"For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." - Romans 3:28
As I understand it, faith and works are 2 sides of the same coin. If we believe what God says, we act on what God says. If we say we believe but do not act, then our faith is not heart faith, but merely mental assent. We know people by what they do, not just what they say.Do you believe that faith alone justifies an individual as righteous in the sight of God?
*by justification, I mean a legal declaration.
"For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." - Romans 3:28
The only time the Bible uses the word "faith alone" it is in reference to how you cannot have faith alone.
The Bible says,
"You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone" (James 2:24) (ESV).
"Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only" (James 2:24) (KJV).
Really? So the legal term "In good faith" when entering into an agreement or contract has to necessarily mean faith in Christ?Yes, but the term Faith Alone (which is where we began, not "What can the word Faith mean?")
has meaning only within the context of Christian theology or the Protestant Reformation specifically.
It doesn't leave the door open for speculating on every other possible use of the word faith and certainly not non-Christian or non-religious ones.
To refer to the Protestant principle called Sola Fide or Faith Alone necessarily is to refer to Faith in Christ.
Perhaps you should go back and read the preceding posts again. The term that we have been talking about and which I was referring to was "FAITH ALONE," not "IN GOOD FAITH."Really? So the legal term "In good faith" when entering into an agreement or contract has to necessarily mean faith in Christ?
Who is claiming that it is a quote from the Bible?The only time the Bible uses the word "faith alone" it is in reference to how you cannot have faith alone.
The point I'm making is not about the meaning of faith, but that faith has to have an object otherwise the term 'faith' is just a meaningless word. All I was pointing out is that justifying faith has to have the correct object because one can have faith in many things. If the OP had said, "Faith in Christ alone", that would have made absolute sense.Perhaps you should go back and read the preceding posts again. The term that we have been talking about and which I was referring to was "FAITH ALONE," not "IN GOOD FAITH."
The point I'm making is not about the meaning of faith, but that faith has to have an object otherwise the term 'faith' is just a meaningless word.
Marty and Frank discuss the issues.
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