Grace or Works in OT?

[msortwell]

Were Abraham, Moses, and David . . . saved by grace through faith, and that not of themselves: it was a gift of God: Not of works lest any should boast?

 

[FreeinChrist]

Something I wrote, after reading Ryries's book:

God’s Grace through the Ages
God has shown His grace since the beginning. He planned the future redemption of the world from the beginning (Gen. 3:15). He showed grace by selecting Israel – which was unmerited grace. He repeatedly forgave Israel, who broke the law before they ever received it. His covenant with David was an act of grace. And of course, the Incarnation, the death and resurrection of Jesus are all acts of grace. God continues to show unmerited grace in that all that believe in Jesus will be saved. (John 3:16).

I believe several here have said that it is by faith tha the OT saints were saved.... it is the content of that faith that changed. But God ALWAYS showed grace.

 

[TheScottsMen]

Were Abraham, Moses, and David . . . saved by grace through faith, and that not of themselves: it was a gift of God: Not of works lest any should boast?

All have been saved through faith, the OT peeps simply showed their faith through their works.

 

[Tractor1]

Yes

In Christ,
Tracey

 

[ksen]

Were Abraham, Moses, and David . . . saved by grace through faith, and that not of themselves: it was a gift of God: Not of works lest any should boast?

Yes. Any other questions?

 

[daveleau]

They had the Law to follow, but no one could follow it in perfection. Thus, grace was the overlying way of salvation, although following the Law was paramount. For instance, Jacob was a pretty badfollower of the Law. But, he was the chosen one for a generation and the only explanation is God's grace.

 

[verismo]

Yes.

Psalm 5:7

 

[Iosias]

All have been saved through faith, the OT peeps simply showed their faith through their works.

Short and to the point!

 

[Lady Di-USA]

Definately all are saved by grace. Abraham 'believed and trusted' God and it was counted to him for righteousness. Faith is no more than total trust in God.

 

[lightninboy]

By grace through faith plus nothing.

 

[fellowservant]

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[Jerrysch]

Something I wrote, after reading Ryries's book:

God’s Grace through the Ages
God has shown His grace since the beginning. He planned the future redemption of the world from the beginning (Gen. 3:15). He showed grace by selecting Israel – which was unmerited grace. He repeatedly forgave Israel, who broke the law before they ever received it. His covenant with David was an act of grace. And of course, the Incarnation, the death and resurrection of Jesus are all acts of grace. God continues to show unmerited grace in that all that believe in Jesus will be saved. (John 3:16).

I believe several here have said that it is by faith tha the OT saints were saved.... it is the content of that faith that changed. But God ALWAYS showed grace.

Yes this is it

 

[Jerrysch]

All have been saved through faith, the OT peeps simply showed their faith through their works.

As do we on this side of the cross, it is the evidence of our justification.